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单词 penalizes
释义

penalize

verb

pe·​nal·​ize ˈpē-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce penalize (audio) ˈpe- How to pronounce penalize (audio)
penalized; penalizing

transitive verb

1
: to inflict a penalty on
2
: to put at a serious disadvantage
penalization
ˈpē-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce penalize (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • castigate
  • chasten
  • chastise
  • correct
  • discipline
  • punish
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Example Sentences

The company was penalized for not paying taxes. The hockey player was penalized for holding. This law would unfairly penalize immigrants.
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Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

penalize

verb

pe·​nal·​ize ˈpē-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce penalize (audio)
ˈpe-
penalized; penalizing
: to give a penalty to
You'll be penalized for cheating.

penalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of penalize
as in punishes
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime the player was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • punishes
  • fines
  • criticizes
  • chastises
  • corrects
  • castigates
  • disciplines
  • chastens
  • imposes
  • sentences
  • assesses
  • convicts
  • condemns
  • mulcts
  • levies
  • denounces
  • charges
  • docks
  • reprimands
  • damns
  • wreaks
  • reproves
  • rebukes
  • keelhauls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • forfeits
  • spares
  • excuses
  • pardons
  • releases
  • exonerates
  • absolves
  • vindicates
  • gets off
  • commutes
  • exculpates
  • acquits
  • ransoms
  • reprieves
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