"Penalty" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"penalty" Definition
- a punishment for breaking a law, rule or contract
- penalty (of something) a disadvantage suffered as a result of something
- (in sports and games) a disadvantage given to a player or a team when they break a rule
- (in football (soccer) and some other similar sports) a chance to score a goal or point without any defending players, except the goalkeeper, trying to stop it; the goal or point that is given if it is successful. This chance is given because the other team has broken the rules.
"penalty" Synonyms & Antonyms
"penalty" synonyms:
- fine,
- forfeit,
- mulct,
- punishment,
- retribution,
- forfeiture,
- damages,
- handicap,
- penance,
- price,
- sanction,
- sentence,
- amends,
- amercement,
- consequence,
- cost,
- deprivation,
- dues,
- fall
"penalty" antonyms:
- reward,
- award,
- benefit,
- forgiveness,
- gain,
- pardon,
- sympathy,
- praise,
- victory,
- win,
- bounty,
- prize,
- payoff,
- comeuppance,
- return,
- winnings,
- merit,
- advantage,
- favor