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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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Under the new bill, the Federal Trade Commission would enforce the provisions, and penalties could reach up to $100,000 per advertisement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

A farming family has been fined £9,000 and told to pay an additional £10,000 in court costs and penalties for damaging rare plants on land owned by the National Trust.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Possible penalties for Saints include a fine, a points deduction or even expulsion from the play-offs.

From BBC • May 15, 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