penalizing (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːnəlaɪz/

Definition

To subject someone to a penalty or punishment for an offense or infringement of a rule.

Examples

• The referee decided to penalize the player for an illegal tackle.

• Companies that pollute the environment should be heavily penalized.

• If you submit your assignment late, the professor will penalize your grade.

How to Use penalizing

penalize for (prepositional phrase)

To punish someone for a specific action or reason. — "The court will penalize him for tax evasion."

penalize with (prepositional phrase)

To punish someone by giving them a specific penalty. — "The judge might penalize the driver with a large fine."

Synonyms of penalizing

Words with a similar meaning to penalizing:

• punish
• fine
• sanction
• chastise

Antonyms of penalizing

Words with the opposite meaning to penalizing:

• reward
• praise

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