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Penalty — synonyms, penalty antonyms, definition

1. penalty (Noun)

25 synonyms
amends atonement blame chastisement condemnation contrition conviction correction damage desert expiation fine flogging forfeit infliction penalisation penalization penalty kick penance punishment • • •
1 antonym
reward
5 definitions

penalty (Noun) — Something (e.g. imprisonment or paying a fine) someone is made to do to compensate for a wrongdoing, especially for crime; the act of punishing.

penalty (Noun) — A payment required for not fulfilling a contract.

penalty (Noun) — The disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition. ex. "neglected his health and paid the penalty"

penalty (Noun) — (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game.

penalty (Noun) — (soccer) a free kick from a spot marked in front of the goal, defended only by the goalkeeper.

4 types of
disadvantage handicap payment social control
24 types
amercement castigation chastisement corporal punishment correction cruel and unusual punishment detention discipline economic strangulation fine forfeit forfeiture game misconduct imprisonment medicine mulct music penance requital retribution • • •