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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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Kalshi bans insider trading on its platform and has announced penalties for several traders who violated these rules in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

In June 2025, the New York City Council passed legislation increasing notario fraud penalties, and a similar law passed in Florida.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Players who want to rejoin the PGA Tour likely face financial penalties.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

If the project is not ready, the city will be on the hook for financial penalties from the committee organizing the Games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Acromantula eggs are defined as Class A Non-Tradeable Goods By the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, meaning that severe penalties are attached to their importation or sale.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling