penalties

NOUN

punishment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cost discipline fine forfeiture

STRONG

amends amercement damages disadvantage dues fall forfeit mortification mulct price rap retribution

Antonyms

STRONGEST

award reward

STRONG

advantage benefit gain

WEAK

forgiveness pardon

Example Sentences

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penalties

I think we win on penalties but lose to France in the final.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Although the commission continues to receive complaints about violations of campaign-finance laws, it is unable to conduct investigations, finalize pending cases, or issue civil penalties against rule breakers.

From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026

Argentina, the reigning champion, is unbeaten in its last 12 World Cup games, but four of its last six knockout-stage games have gone to extra time or penalties.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Football quarterbacks sometimes exaggerate hits to sell roughing-the-passer penalties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

The Golden Snidget gains a X X X X rating not because it is dangerous but because severe penalties are attached to its capture or injury.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling