fines

NOUN

penalty in money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

punishment

STRONG

amends amercement assessment damages forfeit mulct reparation rip

Antonyms

WEAK

award compensation reimbursement reward

VERB

penalize in monetary way

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confiscate levy punish

STRONG

alienate amerce dock exact extort mulct sconce seize sequestrate tax

WEAK

hit with make pay pay through the nose slap with throw book at

Antonyms

STRONG

give release

WEAK

award compensate reimburse reward

Example Sentences

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Fines for municipalities that fail to achieve the required diversion rates can run $10,000 a day.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Fines cost £50 but can rise to £150, plus a sheriff officer's charge, if not paid after 70 days.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Fines of $8,000 were waived with the pledge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025

Fines will continue to double until reaching a maximum of £480 for cars and light goods vehicles and £960 for buses and HGVs.

From BBC • May 31, 2024

Fines autem accidentales extrinseci plurimi esse possunt, ut pax concilianda, voluptas captanda, etc.

From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by ?Malley, Austin