Definition of penalize

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  • penalize is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • penalize is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • penalize is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of penalize

  • impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on (verb)

    Examples

    1. The students were penalized for showing up late for class

    Synonyms

    1. penalise
    2. punish

See definition of penalize in Merriam Webster