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penalize

Penalize (verb) means to subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.

verb
1
To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.
2
To impose a handicap on.
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What is the meaning of penalize?

"penalize" (verb) means to subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.

What are the different meanings of penalize?

"penalize" has 2 main meanings: 1. To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation; 2. To impose a handicap on.

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