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fine2

 
pronunciation:
faIn
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: a sum of money charged as a penalty for a crime or offense.
The fine for speeding in a school zone is very steep.The library charges a fine for late books.I paid the fine for my parking ticket this morning.
synonyms:
penalty
similar words:
assessment, damages, forfeit, mulct, settlement
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: fines, fining, fined
definition: to require a sum of money from as a penalty for a crime or offense.
The judged fined the company millions of dollars for its misconduct.[verb + object + object ]
synonyms:
mulct, penalize
similar words:
amerce, assess, charge, punish
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