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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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Lisa Haage, the enforcement chief, said “90% of the time” the commission is able to settle such cases without fines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Those that fail to adapt will not need to be punished by fines that are often difficult to collect.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

It seeks millions of dollars of fines and possible suspension of the carrier’s license to sell insurance in California, alleging State Farm mishandled January 2025 wildfire claims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A conviction carries fines of as much as $250,000 and imprisonment of up to two years.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

They are generally charged with misdemeanors and typically receive sentences involving fines, license suspension, and community service.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander