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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 new numbers are part of the IRS’s annual data book, showing everything from phone service and website visits to audit rates and assessed penalties.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

If the attorney general’s office finds that the merger violated antitrust law, it could pursue legal action against Compass and seek potential penalties including fines or even selling off parts of the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

They seek restitution of $96,000 plus civil penalties and attorneys’ fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

To Harry’s great disappointment, Cormac McLaggen saved four penalties out of five.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling