Showing results for penalties. Search instead for pumpenantriebs.

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The agency assessed far more penalties on missteps including failures to file and pay, though it collected slightly less on owed assessments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

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

Actually, you can win only by taking cards from the blue decks, which offer a nice steady diet of $50 payouts and modest penalties.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell