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

Derek McInnes' side actually led early in the shootout, only for Findlay Curtis and James Penrice to miss their final two penalties.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Soon after, she proposed a series of bills—including a law named for Rosales—designed to increase criminal penalties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Ahead of the trial, Meta said in a court filing that financial penalties in the case could amount to as much as $1.4 trillion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Many experts agree that financial penalties are the least of Meta's concerns.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

The Panthers were dominating every facet of the game, but fumbles and penalties had kept Permian from leading 35-0 at the half.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger