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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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When it came to penalties, it was Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle who received the most, with three each.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

They receive a long list of rules—including a ban on talking about the compound or its owner to the media, with penalties that can include eviction—and Vivos can change the rules mid-lease.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The most controversy remains with the interventions which are missed; penalties which should have been awarded or red cards that were not shown.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 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