penalize
verb (used with object)
to subject to a penalty, as a person.
has penalized
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present perfectof penalize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Kalshi, for its part, has penalized two users a total of about $6,000, including a onetime GOP candidate for California governor, for allegedly manipulating its markets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
The N.F.L. has penalized none of the players.
From New York Times ● Mar. 26, 2018
Since 2000, Reg FD has penalized selective disclosure of information that might be reasonably expected to affect the price of a stock or bond.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2015
That got him a two-game suspension and fine, and it was the first time baseball has penalized a player, coach or manager for using the social networking site during a game.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2011
"I think he's certainly going to recognize that the market has penalized him for this."
From Reuters ● Apr. 27, 2011
