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Penalize Meaning in English

word

ˈpɛnəˌɫaɪz/, /ˈpinəˌɫaɪz
PEN-uh-lize or PEE-nuh-lize
ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz
PEE-nuh-lize

التعريف

To punish someone or make them suffer because they have broken a rule or done something wrong.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in formal, legal, or academic contexts. Often used in sports ('penalize a team for a foul'), law, or work settings. Do not confuse with 'punish,' which is broader; 'penalize' usually refers to consequences for breaking specific rules.

جمل نموذجية

The referee penalized the player for touching the ball with his hand.

basic

Students are penalized if they submit their work late.

basic

The law penalizes companies that pollute the water.

basic

You shouldn't be penalized just for making an honest mistake.

natural

The new tax will penalize small businesses the most.

natural

Don’t penalize everyone because of one person’s mistake.

natural