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Detailed Synonyms for penalty in English

penalty:

penalty [the ~] nom

  1. the penalty
    the penalty; the fine; the ticket
  2. the penalty
    the penalty; the penalty kick
  3. the penalty
    the penalty
  4. the penalty
    – the act of punishing 1
    the penalty; the punishment; the penalization; the penalisation
    – the act of punishing 1
  5. the penalty
    – (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game 1
    the penalty
    – (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game 1
  6. the penalty
    – the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition 1
    the penalty
    – the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition 1
    • penalty [the ~] nom
      • neglected his health and paid the penalty1
  7. the penalty
    – a payment required for not fulfilling a contract 1
    the penalty
    – a payment required for not fulfilling a contract 1

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Related Definitions for "penalty":

  1. the act of punishing1
  2. (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game1
  3. the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition1
    • neglected his health and paid the penalty1
  4. a payment required for not fulfilling a contract1

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