PENALTY Synonyms
There are 24 synonyms of the word
penalty.
(exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word penalty. (close relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word penalty. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PENALTY
Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
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1 | punishment | nounn | ||||
2 | sentence | nounn | ||||
3 | censure | verb, nounv, n | ||||
4 | charge | verb, nounv, n | ||||
5 | consequence | nounn | ||||
6 | cost | verb, nounv, n | ||||
7 | dam | verb, nounv, n | ||||
8 | discipline | nounn | ||||
9 | fee | nounn | ||||
10 | fine | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
11 | forfeiture | nounn | ||||
12 | grievance | nounn | ||||
13 | handicap | nounn | ||||
14 | judgment | verb, nounv, n | ||||
15 | loss | nounn | ||||
16 | penance | nounn | ||||
17 | reparation | nounn | ||||
18 | reprimand | verb, nounv, n | ||||
19 | retribution | nounn | ||||
20 | sanction | 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