Associations to the word «Penalize»

Wiktionary

PENALIZE, verb. (transitive) To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.
PENALIZE, verb. (transitive) (sports) To impose a handicap on.

Dictionary definition

PENALIZE, verb. Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again".

Wise words

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