penalty
Definitions
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
A disadvantage or handicap imposed on a player or team for an infringement of the rules in a game or sport.
A loss or hardship suffered as a result of an action or mistake.
Examples
The referee awarded a penalty after the defender tripped the striker in the box.
Failure to pay your taxes on time will result in a significant financial penalty.
He missed the crucial penalty kick, which cost his team the championship title.
Synonyms
punishment fine sanction forfeit sentence retribution discipline