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

The Chargers and Seahawks combined for 30 accepted penalties totaling 280 yards on Sunday. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

These are welcome changes, as previously guests were allowed three no-show penalties before their ability to make reservations was restricted, and had to cancel the night before. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Earlier that year, the team was hit hard by the NCAA for various penalties, at which point Franchione and Alabama had issues about his contract. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

These were the type of penalties that plagued the Dolphins, which finished with nine infractions for 55 yards, all day. — Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Several players, however, have successfully appealed their penalties. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Deployers of those systems must complete a Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment before deployment, and penalties for violations reach 35 million euros or 7% of global turnover for the most serious breaches. — Eshaan Jain, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Companies could face broader limitations and steeper fines for predatory towing under penalties being considered by the City Council. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026

And the Rams, who committed a whopping 13 penalties to Denver's five, weren't done. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026