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penalize

[ˈpiːnəlaɪz]

penalize Definition

  • 1to punish someone for breaking a rule or law
  • 2to put a disadvantage on someone or something

Using penalize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "penalize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The referee penalized the player for unsportsmanlike conduct.

  • Example

    The new tax policy will penalize small businesses.

  • Example

    The company was penalized for violating environmental regulations.

  • Example

    The teacher penalized the students for cheating on the exam.

penalize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for penalize

Antonyms for penalize

Phrases with penalize

  • to punish someone for doing something wrong

    Example

    The company was penalized for violating environmental regulations.

  • to put a disadvantage on someone or something

    Example

    The new tax policy will penalize small businesses.

  • to deduct points from a score as a penalty for breaking a rule

    Example

    The team was penalized points for having too many players on the field.

Origins of penalize

from French 'pénaliser', from 'pénal' meaning 'punishment'

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Summary: penalize in Brief

The verb 'penalize' [ˈpiːnəlaɪz] means to punish someone for breaking a rule or law, or to put a disadvantage on someone or something. It is often used in legal, sports, and business contexts, such as 'The referee penalized the player for unsportsmanlike conduct,' and 'The new tax policy will penalize small businesses.' 'Penalize' can be used with prepositions like 'for' and 'with,' and can also refer to deducting points from a score as a penalty.