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- pronunciation:
- pe
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
penalties |
| definition 1: |
a punishment inflicted or incurred for breaking a law or rule or for violating an agreement.
The penalty for armed robbery is several years in prison.Detention is the penalty for leaving school grounds without permission.Failure to make the required payments in a timely manner will result in penalties.- synonyms:
- forfeit, punishment
- similar words:
- comeuppance, damages, discipline, fine, mulct, sanction
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| definition 2: |
something, usu. money, required as a forfeit.
- synonyms:
- damages, fine, forfeiture, reparation
- similar words:
- assessment, forfeit, mulct, penance, retribution
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| definition 3: |
an unpleasant or disagreeable consequence of some action, conduct, or condition.
Getting sick was her penalty for working herself too hard.- synonyms:
- catch, price
- antonyms:
- advantage
- similar words:
- drawback, flaw, handicap
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| definition 4: |
in sports, a punishment or handicap imposed on a player or team that violates a rule.
The team received a five-yard penalty on that play.
- synonyms:
- penalization
- similar words:
- handicap
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| related words: |
conviction, cost, damage, doom, justice, toll |
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