Penalties

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Punishments imposed for breaking rules, laws, or contracts, or disadvantages resulting from actions. Penalties can be fines, sanctions, or consequences in sports, legal, or social contexts.

“The team conceded three penalties during the football match.”

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Synonyms

punishmentssanctionsfinesforfeitures

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Wordle

Nine letters with -TIES ending; contains PENAL root

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; common legal and sports terminology

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Anagrams of Penalties

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palestine

Words you can make from Penalties

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