Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Penalizing.
Penalizing - 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 team received a penalizing penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct."
"Her parents had a penalizing approach to discipline, often resorting to harsh punishments."
"The company implemented a penalizing policy for employees who arrive late to work."
"They faced penalizing fines for violating the environmental regulations."
"The new tax law has a penalizing effect on high-income earners."
Word Game Points
Is PENALIZING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, penalizing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PENALIZING has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is PENALIZING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, penalizing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPENALIZING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is PENALIZING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, penalizing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPENALIZING has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.