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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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Even if the commission finds that violations have occurred, the penalties are not especially harsh.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Violation of the law carries no civil, criminal or administrative penalties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

That booked their place at Hampden, where they beat Falkirk 4-2 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The new policy says the FDA won’t pursue penalties or other enforcement against products that go to market, as long as they have submitted complete applications for their new products to the agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The Golden Snidget gains a X X X X rating not because it is dangerous but because severe penalties are attached to its capture or injury.

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