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penalize in German

penalize in German is bestrafen — penalize means to punish someone, usually for breaking a rule.

penalize in German

bestrafen
verb
(transitive) To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.

What does "penalize" mean?

  1. verb To punish someone, usually for breaking a rule.
    "Women should not be penalized or forced out of the workplace simply because they become pregnant. UPS, in fact, has come around to that position. It now offers light-duty accommodations to pregnant women who need them."
  2. verb To place a handicap on someone or something.
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penalize in a sentence

  • Women should not be penalized or forced out of the workplace simply because they become pregnant. UPS, in fact, has come around to that position. It now offers light-duty accommodations to pregnant women who need them.

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What is "penalize" in German?
"penalize" in German is bestrafen. penalize means: To punish someone, usually for breaking a rule.
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