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(pe-nal) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. 1 of concerning or giving out punishment esp. according to law; 2.subject to legal punishment as an offense.

Example Sentence

Criminals are punished according to the penal code.

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Rhymes

  • kienle
  • penal
  • renal
  • venal

  • adrenal
  • espinal
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