Sconced [verb]
Definition of Sconced:
penalize in monetary way
Synonyms of Sconced:
● Punish
● Levy
● Confiscate
● Extort
● Seize
● Alienate
● Tax
● Dock
● Mulct
● Amerce
● Exact
● Sequestrate
● Sconce
● Hit with
● Make pay
● Pay through the nose
● Slap with
● Throw book at
Opposite/Antonyms of Sconced:
● Compensate
● Give
● Reward
● Reimburse
● Award
● Release
Sentence/Example of Sconced:
If "the pearl" broke and began to slide, the drinker was "sconced."
It was only 2d., a sum which has been immortalized by Samuel Johnson's famous retort on his tutor: 'Sir, you have sconced me 2d.
He who comes last is sconced three litres of Veltliner for the company.