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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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The amount the Spanish government owes her includes fines and interest in addition to the money she handed over, despite having no legal obligation to pay it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The sheer size of Musk's wealth makes it seem unlikely that even a string of losses, related costs or fines would put him off fighting or filing future lawsuits.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In 2014, California’s legislature gave the agency even more power, permitting it to impose fines up to $11,250 per violation a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In February the EU threatened heavy fines on Chinese-owned TikTok if it did not change its "addictive design".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“I wonder how steep the fines are,” Olanna said, watching Odenigbo dress.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie