What is "penalize" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does penalize mean in English? Meaning of penalize definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "penalize" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "penalize": impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

Verb

  • Meaning: impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
  • Example: The students were penalized for showing up late for class we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again
  • Synonyms: penalise penalize punish
  • Hyponyms: amerce avenge castigate correct discipline execute pillory put to death retaliate revenge scourge sort out tar-and-feather victimise victimize
  • Synonyms:

    discipline, chastise, fine, castigate, chasten, handicap, scold, dock, mulct, judge, amerce, correct, condemn, hit with, impose penalty, inflict handicap, put at disadvantage, slap with, throw the book at,

    Antonyms:

    compliment, aid, assist, excuse, forgive, pardon, reward, help,

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    penalize in English: penalize
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