penalty

The word “penalty” has 3 syllables: pen-al-ty

It's pronounced as /ˈpɛn.əl.ti/

What is synonym and antonym for penalty?

In the thesaurus, “penalty” has 50 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for penalty along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for penalty

assessment
award
castigation
censure
charge
chastisement
comeuppance
compensation
condemnation
confinement
correction
criticism
damage
damages
damnation
deficit
denouncement
deprivation
despite
detriment
disadvantage
discipline
disfavor
example
expense
fine
forfeit
forfeiture
harm
hurt
imprisonment
incarceration
indemnity
injury
loss
mulct
nemesis
prejudice
punishment
rebuke
reparations
reprimand
reprisal
reproof
retaliation
retribution
revenge
sentence
vengeance
wrath

Antonyms for penalty

absolution
acquittal
advantage
amnesty
commutation
condonation
disregard
exculpation
exemption
exoneration
favor
forgiveness
gain
immunity
impunity
indemnity
overlooking
pardon
parole
release
remission
remitment
reprieve
vindication

Meanings of penalty

noun
1. A legal sentence.
2. A punishment for violating rules of procedure.
3. A payment forfeited for an early withdrawal from an account or an investment.
4. A direct free kick from the penalty spot, taken after a defensive foul in the penalty box; a penalty kick.
5. A punishment for an infraction of the rules, often in the form of being removed from play for a specified amount of time.

Example Sentences

The player received a penalty for committing a foul during the game.
Companies that violate environmental laws may face a heavy penalty.
Late submission of the report will result in a penalty.
The team scored a goal from a penalty kick in the final minute.
Drivers who exceed the speed limit are subject to a penalty.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to penalty, such as: absolution, acquittal, advantage, amnesty, assessment, award, castigation.

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