Main Entry: pe·nal·ize

Pronunciation: \ˈpē-nə-ˌlīz, ˈpe-\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): pe·nal·ized; pe·nal·iz·ing

Date: 1868

1 : to inflict a penalty on
2 : to put at a serious disadvantage

— pe·nal·i·za·tion \-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun