Penalise (Verb)

Meaning

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".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Punish
• Penalize

Hyponyms

• Discipline
• Victimise
• Scourge
• Victimize
• Execute
• Pillory
• Revenge
• Castigate
• Amerce
• Tar-and-feather
• Correct
• Avenge
• Put To Death

Related Words

• Penalisation (noun)
• Penalty (noun)