English / word
penalty
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a punishment, fine, or disadvantage for breaking a rule
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.; A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
In context
01
There is a penalty for late payment.
02
The university gives a penalty for cheating.
Synonyms
fine,punishment,sanction
Antonyms
reward,compensation
Collocations
heavy penalty,death penalty,face penalty