Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Penalties.
Penalties - as a noun
The act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
penalisation14penalization23punishment17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social controlHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A payment required for not fulfilling a contract
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
payment14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
Example: "Neglected his health and paid the penalty"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
reward10(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
handicap16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She had to pay significant penalties for late payment of her taxes."
"The company faced severe penalties for violating environmental regulations."
"There are strict penalties for cheating in the exam."
"He received a yellow card and several penalties for his unsportsmanlike behavior."
"The new law imposes harsh penalties for drug trafficking."
Word Game Points
Is PENALTIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, penalties is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PENALTIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PENALTIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, penalties is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPENALTIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PENALTIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, penalties is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPENALTIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
