penalize
Penalize (verb) means to punish someone, usually for breaking a rule.
verb
1
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."
— Editorial Board, Supreme Court should affirm the rights of pregnant workers (2014)
2
To place a handicap on someone or something.
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What is the meaning of penalize?
"penalize" (verb) means to punish someone, usually for breaking a rule.
What is another word for penalize?
Other words for "penalize" include chasten, penalise, punish, amerce, castigate, chastise.
What are the different meanings of penalize?
"penalize" has 2 main meanings: 1. To punish someone, usually for breaking a rule; 2. To place a handicap on someone or something.
