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- pronunciation:
- pi
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laIz
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pe
n
laIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
penalizes, penalizing, penalized |
| definition 1: |
to inflict a penalty on (a person or group).
The skater was penalized for omitting a required jump.The judge penalized the company for unfair hiring practices.
- antonyms:
- reward
- similar words:
- fine, punish
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| definition 2: |
to declare punishable or inflict a punishment for (an act, offense, or the like).
This type of offense is penalized severely in this state.- similar words:
- punish
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| definition 3: |
to impose a disadvantage or handicap on.
The educational system penalizes children whose parents are unwilling or incapable of giving them extra help.- antonyms:
- favor
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| related words: |
chasten, discipline |
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| derivations: |
penalizable (adj.), penalization (n.) |
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