Penalty (Noun)
Meaning 1
The disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition; "neglected his health and paid the penalty".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
The act of punishing.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Corporal Punishment
- Cruel And Unusual Punishment
- Music
- Self-punishment
- Discipline
- Economic Strangulation
- Self-abasement
- Stick
- Penance
- Castigation
- Detention
- Imprisonment
Related Words
Meaning 3
(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Meaning 4
A payment required for not fulfilling a contract.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.