Penalty Definition & Meaning
penalty
- noun
- the act of punishing
- a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
- the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition; "neglected his health and paid the penalty"
- (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
"Penalty" in song lyrics
See how penalty is used in real songs:
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"Tremendous through the recipes fresh death is the penalty"
7L & Esoteric f/ Jawn P, Raydar Ellis — Boston Garden Rap -
"Fifteens a penalty"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — One Ticket Please -
"many who make our freedom a penalty"
Benefit — Musical Freedom
Words that rhyme with penalty
Usage tips for "penalty"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "penalty" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for penalty to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does penalty mean?
- the act of punishing a payment required for not fulfilling a contract the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition; "neglected his health and paid the penalty" (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
- What part of speech is penalty?
- Penalty is a noun.
- How many definitions does penalty have?
- Penalty has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).