What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “subsidy”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “subsidy”

The antonyms of subsidy are penalty and fine. The antonyms penalty and fine convey a negative consequence or punishment for an action or behavior. It implies a cost or loss.

Explore all Antonyms of “subsidy”

• penalty
• fine

Definitions and Examples of penalty, fine

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

penalty

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

Example

He had to pay a penalty for violating the traffic rules.

fine

A sum of money imposed as a punishment for breaking a law or rule.

Example

She was fined for littering in the park.

Key Differences: penalty vs fine

• 1. Penalty is a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
• 2. Fine is a sum of money imposed as a punishment for breaking a law or rule.

Effective Usage of penalty, fine

• 1. Legal Context: Use penalty and fine in legal contexts to describe punishments for breaking laws or rules.
• 2. Business Context: Use subsidy and penalty in business contexts to describe financial incentives or consequences.
• 3. Economic Context: Use subsidy and fine in economic contexts to describe government financial support or penalties.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Penalty and fine convey a negative consequence or punishment for an action or behavior. Use these words in legal and business contexts to describe punishments or financial consequences.