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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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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

Farren also wants to impose financial penalties for bad behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The opinion by Justice Neil Gorsuch says the subpoena told the nonprofit it was “commanded to produce” documents, while warning of penalties for failure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

To Harry’s great disappointment, Cormac McLaggen saved four penalties out of five.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling