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penalties

 

[ ˈpen(ə)lti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

Penalties are punishment imposed for breaking a rule or law, especially in a sports context. They are often used to deter individuals or teams from committing fouls or violations.

Synonyms

fines, punishments, sanctions

Examples of usage

  • The player received three penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • The team was penalized with a penalty kick for the foul in the penalty area.
Context #2 | Noun

in legal context

Penalties refer to the punishment or consequence for violating a law, regulation, or agreement. They can vary in severity depending on the nature of the offense.

Synonyms

fines, punishments, sanctions

Examples of usage

  • The company faced penalties for violating environmental regulations.
  • He was fined as a penalty for not fulfilling the contract terms.
Context #3 | Noun

general usage

Penalties can also refer to the consequences or repercussions of an action, decision, or mistake. They are often used to discourage undesirable behavior.

Synonyms

consequences, punishments, repercussions

Examples of usage

  • There are penalties for late submission of the assignment.
  • She had to face penalties for her reckless driving.

Translations

Translations of the word "penalties" in other languages:

🇵🇹 penalidades

🇮🇳 दंड

🇩🇪 Strafen

🇮🇩 hukuman

🇺🇦 штрафи

🇵🇱 kary

🇯🇵 罰金 (ばっきん)

🇫🇷 pénalités

🇪🇸 penalidades

🇹🇷 cezalar

🇰🇷 벌금 (beolgeum)

🇸🇦 عقوبات

🇨🇿 penalizace

🇸🇰 pokuty

🇨🇳 处罚 (chǔfá)

🇸🇮 kazni

🇮🇸 refsingar

🇰🇿 айыппұлдар

🇬🇪 სასჯელები

🇦🇿 cəzalar

🇲🇽 penalidades

Word origin

The word 'penalties' originated from the Latin word 'poena' meaning 'punishment'. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century to refer to consequences or punishments for wrongdoing. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various contexts, including sports, law, and general usage.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,365, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.