How would you call in other words to scold or punish severely

Some synonyms could be arresting, harsh punishment, and capital punishment

No one expected the coronavirus pandemic to happen it hit us by surprise No event in recent history has affected us as profoundly and pervasively.

Not only does it remind us of our physical fragility, it undermines economic security, throws daily routines topsy-turvy, wreaks havoc on plans and isolates us from friends and neighbors.

Little by little, the stressful external forces this pandemic unleashed are exerting a deep internal effect. The pandemic affects our psyches three ways: It influences how we think, how we relate to others and what we value.