AMERCEMENT Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word amercement. (close relations)
amercements
Best Alternative Words for AMERCEMENT
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fine | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles noun • money extracted as a penalty adverb • an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence • in a delicate manner adjective satellite • being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition • minutely precise especially in differences in meaning • thin in thickness or diameter • characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment • free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity verb • record a fine as a penalty in a police record • impose a fine on | ||||||||
forfeiture | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty • a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something • the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. | ||||||||
penalty | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty • a payment required for not fulfilling a contract • the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition • (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game | ||||||||
punishment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty | ||||||||
mulct | verbv | |||||||
noun • money extracted as a penalty verb • deprive of by deceit • impose a fine on |