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PENALIZE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word penalize. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word penalize. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PENALIZE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1penalise
verbv
2punish
verbv
3discipline
nounn
4dock
verb, nounv, n
5fine
noun, adjectiven, adj
6reprehend
verbv
7reprimand
verb, nounv, n
8sanction
verb, nounv, n
9sentence
nounn

Best Hypernyms For PENALIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for penalize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
admonish blacklist castigate censure chastise condemn correct discipline lambaste penalise proscribe punish rebuke reprimand reprove scourge sentence

Alternatives for PENALISE

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