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 penalize penalize /ˈpiːnəˌlaɪz/

verb

  1. () Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on  ( penalise [British] , penalize , punish )
    impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
     The students were penalized for showing up late for class
    The students were penalized for showing up late for class
     We had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again
    we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again