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penalize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of penalize

to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime

the player was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct

Synonyms of penalize

castigate, chasten, chastise, correct, discipline, punish

Words Related to penalize

assess, charge, dock, fine, impose, levy, mulct

convict, sentence

condemn, damn, denounce

criticize, keelhaul, rebuke, reprimand, reprove

Near Antonyms of penalize

get off, ransom, release

commute, reprieve

absolve, acquit, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate

Antonyms of penalize

excuse, pardon, spare

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