penalize

verb

pe·nal·ize ˈpē-nə-ˌlīz

ˈpe-

penalized; penalizing

Synonyms of penalize next

transitive verb

: to inflict a penalty on

: to put at a serious disadvantage

penalization

ˈpē-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən

noun

Examples of penalize in a Sentence

The company was penalized for not paying taxes. The hockey player was penalized for holding. This law would unfairly penalize immigrants.

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Additionally, entities and individuals linked to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka's regime have been penalized for their role in backing Russia's defense industry, further tightening the international crackdown on supporters of the Kremlin. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Hadley was even penalized a point during the fight for two eye pokes. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Share [Findings] The U.S. municipal bond market penalizes communities in proportion to the percentage of their population that is black but generally ignores their vulnerability to climate change. —

Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 The Jags were also consistently hampered by penalties, being penalized eight times compared to Chicago’s two. —

Ben Morse, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for penalize