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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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The attorney general can pursue action including penalties against those found to have engaged in such activity.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Goldman paid more than $5 billion in penalties to the U.S. and Malaysia related to its role.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The law change would mean penalties and free-kicks could be given for fouls made before the corner is taken.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Breaking this rule leads to penalties and messy corrections.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 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