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Penalty

//ˈpɛnəlti//

Synonyms for "penalty" (111 found)

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Informal (16)

Adj, intj, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Adj, name, noun, prep, verb, slang(1 words)

Noun, verb, slang(8 words)

charge pack trouble load lumber refund rollback tret

Adj, adv, intj, name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Name, noun, verb, slang(2 words)

Noun, slang(2 words)

percentage kickback

Adv, noun, slang(1 words)

General use (95)

Name, noun, verb(6 words)

burden toll pain salvage cargo pains

Noun, verb(21 words)

discipline allowance handicap sentence scourge hamper concession inconvenience decision disadvantage tare rebate encumbrance mulct penance deserts burthen write-off chastening ferule

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Adj, name, noun, verb(1 words)

Noun(43 words)

reduction punishment sanction sentence embarrassment deduction difficulty imposition compensation judgment depreciation abatement onus impediment correction drawback breakage infliction acquittal retribution

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Adj, noun, verb(3 words)

freight discount forfeit

Adj, noun(1 words)

Name, noun(2 words)

payment nemesis

Verb(1 words)

price reduction retributive justice cash discount chain discount penalty clause price-cut penal retribution what-for condign punishment disciplinary measures judicial punishment pains and punishments well-deserved punishment landmark decision

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