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PENALTY Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word penalty. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word penalty. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PENALTY

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1punishment
nounn
2sentence
nounn
3censure
verb, nounv, n
4charge
verb, nounv, n
5consequence
nounn
6cost
verb, nounv, n
7dam
verb, nounv, n
8discipline
nounn
9fee
nounn
10fine
noun, adjectiven, adj
11forfeiture
nounn
12grievance
nounn
13handicap
nounn
14judgment
verb, nounv, n
15loss
nounn
16penance
nounn
17reparation
nounn
18reprimand
verb, nounv, n
19retribution
nounn
20sanction
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For PENALTY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for penalty, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
censure chastisement consequence correction deprivation disadvantage discipline fine forfeit handicap loss payment punishment retribution sanction
Phrases (1)
social control

Alternatives for PUNISHMENT

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