Meaning
Of or relating to punishment.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Old French peinal, from Medieval Latin penalis, from Latin poenalis, from poena (“punishment”), from Ancient Greek ποινή (poinḗ, “punishment”), from Proto-Indo-European *kʷoynéh₂.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
penarypenitentiarycastigabledisciplinablechastisablepenalpunishablestatutablesubpenaldisproportionate
Antonyms
nonpenalunpenal
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: