What is "penalty" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "penalty": the act of punishing

Noun

Hyphenation: pe‧nal‧ty

Meaning of "penalty": a payment required for not fulfilling a contract

Noun

Hyphenation: pe‧nal‧ty

Meaning of "penalty": the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition

Noun

Hyphenation: pe‧nal‧ty

Meaning of "penalty": (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game

Noun

Hyphenation: pe‧nal‧ty

Synonyms:

discipline, forfeiture, cost, fine, retribution, rap, handicap, forfeit, amercement, price, amends, mulct, fall, mortification, dues, disadvantage, damages,

Antonyms:

award, reward, advantage, gain, forgiveness, pardon, benefit,