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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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Kalshi bans insider trading on its platform and has announced penalties for several traders who violated these rules in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Yet the points penalties made no difference to the club's fate, with most senior players sold either by Chansiri or as part of the administration process.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

In June 2025, the New York City Council passed legislation increasing notario fraud penalties, and a similar law passed in Florida.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Players who want to rejoin the PGA Tour likely face financial penalties.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Madam Hooch awarded both teams penalties, and Wood pulled off another spectacular save, making the score forty—ten to Gryffindor.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling