Penalty Synonyms and Antonyms

pĕnəl-tē
Something, such as loss, pain, or confinement, imposed for wrongdoing
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. punishment
  2. discipline
  3. fine
  4. castigation
  5. chastisement
  6. sentence
  7. correction
  8. penalization
  9. penalisation
A sum of money levied as punishment for an offense
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. amercement
  2. fine
  3. mulct
  4. damages
  5. disadvantage
  6. forfeit
  7. forfeiture
  8. hardship
  9. loss
  10. penance
  11. punishment
  12. retribution
  13. suffering
Antonyms:
  1. reward
  2. pardon
  3. forgiveness
  4. award
A coercive measure intended to ensure compliance or conformity
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. interdict
  2. interdiction
  3. sanction

Words Related to Penalty

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. penalty-kick
  2. late-filing
  3. penalties
  4. charge
  5. offside
  6. dismissal

Penalty Sentence Examples

  • Last night's penalty hadn't been that bad.

  • He is paying the penalty for the loss of a hundred thousand innocent lives.

  • The penalty for failure was escalating.

  • The penalty for adultery was the loss of the eyes,.

  • The penalty for not filing is much more costly than that of paying late.

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