penalty

simple noun115 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2
death penalty9.0

the punishment of being executed

severe penalty8.2

a very strong punishment

harsh penalty8.0

a very severe punishment

heavy penalty7.8

a substantial punishment, often financial

stiff penalty7.5

a harsh punishment, difficult to bear

mandatory penalty7.2

a penalty that is required by law in certain circumstances

fixed penalty7.0

a specific, predetermined punishment, often a fine for minor offenses

controversial penalty6.8

in sports, a penalty decision that people disagree about

automatic penalty6.5

a penalty applied without exception in certain cases

light penalty6.0

a punishment that is not severe

draconian penalty4.5

an extremely harsh and severe punishment

penalty kick8.8

in sports like football, a free kick at the goal awarded to a team as a penalty

penalty box8.5

the rectangular area in front of the goal in sports like football

penalty shoot-out8.0

a method to decide the winner in a tied sports match by taking penalty kicks

penalty for8.5

the punishment connected to a specific crime or action

on penalty of5.0

used to state the punishment for breaking a rule or law

impose a penalty8.5

to officially order a punishment

save a penalty7.8

in sports, for a goalkeeper to stop a penalty kick from scoring

face a penalty7.5

to be in a situation where you might receive a punishment

pay the penalty7.0

to suffer the consequences of a mistake or bad decision

incur a penalty6.2

to become subject to a penalty

levy a penalty6.0

to impose a fine or tax