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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In 2017, the commission ordered Levy to open the gates or face daily penalties of up to $11,250.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Liverpool went on to win on penalties, Gerrard also netting from the spot.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara last week threatened to suspend State Farm’s license and impose steep penalties for alleged “widespread violations” in handling L.A. wildfire claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

California and Oregon have begun enforcing new state laws restricting corporate healthcare investors, leading to penalties and scrapped deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Mrs. Olinski reminded them that if they continued to do that, the penalties could easily add up to a loss.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg