Penalize (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

• Any player found guilty of doping will be penalized and disqualified from the competition.
• The restaurant was penalized for violating the health and safety codes by the local authorities.
• She was penalized for using her phone during the exam and had to retake the test.
• The government has introduced stricter laws to penalize individuals involved in cyberbullying.
• The team was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct and lost valuable points as a result.

Synonyms

• Punish
• Penalise

Hyponyms

• Scourge
• Victimize
• Discipline
• Execute
• Pillory
• Sort Out
• Revenge
• Retaliate
• Castigate
• Amerce
• Tar-and-feather

Related Words

• Penalization (noun)