VDict - Definition of penalize

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penalize

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Verb

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

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Synonyms:
punish penalise

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "penalize":
penalise penalize
Words contain "penalize" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
foul shot charity shot charity throw charity toss free throw penalty free throw penalize

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