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.