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.

Examples

• The team was penalised for unsportsmanlike conduct during the match.
• Cheaters in the exam will be penalised with a score of zero.
• The store will penalise customers who do not return rented equipment on time.
• Speed cameras are installed on this highway to penalise reckless drivers.
• Parents penalise their children by withholding their allowance when they misbehave.

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)