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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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Dudek saved two penalties, including the decisive one from Shevchenko.

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

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Vegas had killed 11 penalties against the Ducks and 21 in a row dating back to Game 3 of their first-round series against Utah.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Joe wasn’t going to serve out the limit with penalties.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck