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penaltynoun a sum of money to be paid as a punishmentthe penalty for speeding is $10 for every mile over the speed limit damages, fine, forfeit, forfeiture, mulct reparationsassessment, award, compensationindemnity suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offensein some cases, the new penalties for drug offenses were harsher than those for violent crimes castigation, chastisement, comeuppance, correction, desert(s), discipline, nemesis, punishment, wrath reprisal, retaliation, retribution, revenge, vengeanceassessment, charge, fine, mulctexample, sentenceconfinement, imprisonment, incarcerationcondemnation, damnation, denouncementcensure, criticism, rebuke, reprimand, reproof amnesty, indemnity, pardon, paroleacquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindicationexemption, immunity, impunityreleasecommutation, reprieveabsolution, forgiveness, remission, remitmentcondonation, disregard, overlooking the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving successsuffered the penalty of his decision to leave school without graduating despite, detriment, disadvantage, disfavor deficit, deprivation, expense, lossdamage, harm, hurt, injuryprejudice advantage, favor gain in the 15th century |