penalize

verb
UK: /ˈpiːnəlaɪz/
US: /ˈpiːnəlaɪz/

  1. To punish someone for breaking a rule or law.

    1. The referee will penalize foul play during the game.
    2. If you park illegally, you will be penalized with a ticket.

  2. To put someone at a disadvantage.

    1. The new tax laws penalize low-income families.
    2. Companies that pollute the environment should be penalized heavily for their actions.

Synonyms

punish discipline fine handicap

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "penalize" in English means: To punish someone for breaking a rule or law., To put someone at a disadvantage..

The phonetic transcription of "penalize" is /ˈpiːnəlaɪz/ in British English and /ˈpiːnəlaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "penalize": punish, discipline, fine, handicap.

Example usage of "penalize": "The referee will penalize foul play during the game.". More examples on the page.