penalize
verb (used with object)
to subject to a penalty, as a person.
have been penalizing
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present perfect progressiveof penalize.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Chinese regulators have been penalizing overseas companies, like the American mobile chip giant Qualcomm, which was forced to reduce prices for companies that sell smartphones within the country.
From New York Times ● Dec. 29, 2016
But that would have been penalizing the Steelers when their only crime was believing in their quarterback.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2010
