penalize
[ peen-l-ahyz, pen- ]
/ ˈpin lˌaɪz, ˈpɛn- /
verb (used with object), pe·nal·ized, pe·nal·iz·ing.
to subject to a penalty, as a person.
to declare (an action, deed, etc.) punishable by law or rule.
to put under a disadvantage or handicap.
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discipline, chastise, fine, castigate, chasten, handicap, scold, dock, mulct, judge, amerce, correct, condemn
Nearby words
- penal,
- penal code,
- penal servitude,
- penalise,
- penality,
- penally,
- penalty,
- penalty area,
- penalty box,
- penalty corner
Also especially British, pe·nal·ise.
Origin of penalize
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penalise
/ (ˈpiːnəˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to impose a penalty on (someone), as for breaking a law or rule
to inflict a handicap or disadvantage on
sport to award a free stroke, point, or penalty against (a player or team)
to declare (an act) legally punishable; make subject to a penalty
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