Synonyms of penal
19 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for penal is penitentiary. Other synonyms of penal are punishable, sky-high and exorbitant. The opposite of penal is nonpenal.
Synonyms and similar words for penal
adjectiveOf or relating to punishment.
- penaryPenal.
- penitentiaryOf or relating to the punishment of criminals.
adjectiveSubject to punishment; punishable.
- castigableAble or worthy to be punished.
- disciplinableFor which one is liable to be disciplined or punished.
- chastisableCapable or deserving of chastisement; punishable.
- punishableSubject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.
- statutableDescribing a crime or offence regulated by statute; legally punishable.
- subpenal obsoleteInvolving the imposition of a penalty; punishable.
adjectiveExorbitant.
- disproportionateOut of proportion.
- usuriousExorbitant.
- exorbiantSynonym of exorbitant.
- exorbitantExceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.
- extortionateGreatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.
- extravagantExorbitant.
- inordinateExcessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude.
- sky-highExcessive, exorbitant.
- extortionable rare
- extortious obsoleteExtortionate; excessive.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- punishmental rarePunitive.
Opposite of penal
Meaning of penal
- adjective Of or relating to punishment.
- adjective Subject to punishment; punishable.
- adjective Serving as a place of punishment.
penal in other languages
Questions about synonyms of penal
- What is another word for penal?
- Penal has 19 synonyms on Word.ws, such as penitentiary, punishable, sky-high and exorbitant.
- What is the opposite of penal?
- The opposite of penal is nonpenal.
- What does penal mean?
- Penal means of or relating to punishment.
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