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penalty

noun/ˈpɛnlti/

definition

punishment for not obeying the rules

example

In baseball, a penalty is called on any player who breaks the rules of the sports as defined in the rulebook.

synonyms
punishmentfine
word origin — early 16th century: probably via Anglo-Norman French, from medieval Latin poenalitas, based on poena ‘pain’

Intermediate — Set 46

Set 46 of Intermediate covers 5 words: penalty, defend, supporter, champion, referee. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. penalty · noun/ˈpɛnlti/

    punishment for not obeying the rules

    In baseball, a penalty is called on any player who breaks the rules of the sports as defined in the rulebook.

    Synonyms: punishment, fine

    Origin: early 16th century: probably via Anglo-Norman French, from medieval Latin poenalitas, based on poena ‘pain’

  2. defend · verb/dəˈfɛnd/

    fight against an attack

    This basketball article discusses the importance of learning how to defend without fouling.

    Synonyms: protect, guard, safeguard,

    Origin: Middle English: from Old French defendre, from Latin defendere, from de- ‘off’ + -fendere ‘to strike’. Compare with offend

  3. supporter · noun/səˈpɔrdər/

    someone who supports a team

    Most Spanish people are supporters of Real Madrid or FC Barcelona.

    Synonyms: fan

  4. champion · noun/ˈtʃæmpiən/

    the winner of a sports event

    Brazil was the champion of the South American beach volleyball master in Mendoza.

    Synonyms: winner

    Origin: Middle English (denoting a fighting man): from Old French, from medieval Latin campio(n-) ‘fighter’, from Latin campus (see camp)

  5. referee · noun/ˌrɛfəˈri/

    someone who makes sure that players obey the rules in a game

    The referee failed to spot the ball crossing the line and allowed the goal.

    Synonyms: judge, umpire