Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Penalize.
How to pronounce penalize:
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Penalize - as a verb
Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
Example: "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
penalise10punish11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The referee decided to penalize the player for a foul."
"The teacher threatened to penalize the students for not completing their homework."
"The new law aims to penalize those who commit tax fraud."
"The company policy states that unauthorized absences will be penalized."
"The court can penalize the defendant with a fine or imprisonment."
Word Game Points
Is PENALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, penalize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PENALIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is PENALIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, penalize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPENALIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is PENALIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, penalize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPENALIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
