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Penalize - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

penalize

/ˈpiːnəlaɪz/ /ˈpiːnəlaɪz/

Definition:

To impose a penalty or punishment for breaking a rule or law.

Synonyms:

punish, discipline, sanction, fine

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

reward, pardon

Common Collocations:

penalize a team, penalize behavior, penalize misconduct

Derivatives:

penalization, penalized, penalizing

Usage Tips:

Use "penalize" when referring to formal consequences for rule-breaking, often in sports or law.

Common Phrases:

penalize heavily, penalize unfairly, penalize for delay

Etymology:

Derived from Medieval Latin "poenalizare," from Latin "poena" (punishment).

Examples:

  • 1. The referee will penalize any foul play during the match.
  • 2. Schools may penalize students for cheating on exams.
  • 3. The new law will penalize companies that pollute the environment.
  • 4. Don’t penalize yourself for small mistakes—learn from them instead.
  • 5. The coach decided to penalize the player for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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