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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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But it can remove unintentional penalties — and acknowledge realities millions of families already face.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

In April, France announced a plan to double penalties for ships that fail to fly a flag or refuse to comply.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Unauthorized outbound investment activities will be subject to penalties, including fines and investment bans, according to the State Council.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Toffees should have been awarded penalties against Arsenal, West Ham and Manchester City, but did escape a spot-kick against Wolves.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

I cracked up a few times and got hit with score penalties for it.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline