Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > P Synonyms of penal Find synonyms for: Adjective 1. penal usage: of or relating to punishment; "penal reform"; "penal code" 2. penal, punitive (vs. rehabilitative), punitory usage: serving as or designed to impose punishment; "penal servitude" 3. penal, punishable, illegal (vs. legal) usage: subject to punishment by law; "a penal offense" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of penal (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: hagiography Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language