Synonyms of penalties

penalties

noun

plural of penalty

1

as in fines

a sum of money to be paid as a punishment

the penalty for speeding is $10 for every mile over the speed limit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fines
• forfeitures
• damages
• forfeits
• mulcts
• compensations
• awards
• reparations
• indemnities
• assessments

2

as in punishments

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense

in some cases, the new penalties for drug offenses were harsher than those for violent crimes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishments
• wraths
• sentences
• corrections
• disciplines
• chastisements
• fines
• castigations
• deserts
• condemnations
• retributions
• nemeses
• reprisals
• comeuppances
• reprimands
• retaliations
• assessments
• charges
• examples
• revenges
• criticisms
• imprisonments
• mulcts
• vengeances
• censures
• incarcerations
• confinements
• denouncements
• rebukes
• reproofs
• damnations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indemnities
• exemptions
• pardons
• amnesties
• immunities
• paroles
• acquittals
• exonerations
• vindications
• releases
• exculpations
• commutations
• impunities
• remissions
• reprieves
• absolutions
• disregards
• remitments
• condonations

3

as in disadvantages

the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success

suffered the penalty of his decision to leave school without graduating

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disadvantages
• expenses
• losses
• damages
• despites
• injuries
• detriments
• deficits
• deprivations
• harms
• prejudices
• disfavors
• hurts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advantages
• gains
• favors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of penalties

Glaringly, though, xAI does not indicate that Harwood received any warnings that his account risked penalties. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Early withdrawal penalties apply, at 90 days of interest for terms of a year or less and 180 days for longer terms. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 July 2026

And then Messi and his mates could smell the win, to avoid the peril of extra-time and penalties. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Messi has missed his two penalties in this World Cup, against Austria and Egypt. — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Her family sued in February, saying the penalties violated the First Amendment. — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

The parents, represented by the law firm Rosen Saba, demand a jury trial, exemplary and punitive damages and civil and statutory penalties. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Last year’s actual bonus spending — teams face penalties for exceeding their pools — again broke a record at more than $392 million. — Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

The penalties were enhanced based on his prior state convictions, according to officials. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026