Synonyms of penalized

penalized

verb

past tense of penalize

as in punished

to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime

the player was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punished
• fined
• criticized
• disciplined
• chastised
• corrected
• castigated
• sentenced
• convicted
• chastened
• imposed
• assessed
• levied
• charged
• condemned
• docked
• reprimanded
• denounced
• mulcted
• rebuked
• damned
• reproved
• wreaked
• keelhauled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excused
• spared
• pardoned
• forfeited
• released
• got off
• commuted
• acquitted
• exonerated
• vindicated
• absolved
• ransomed
• reprieved
• exculpated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of penalized

However, that’s up to the discretion of the officials, and when Rothenberg asked the USTA if Serena and Venus would face a fee, the association said they will not be penalized for Friday’s media absence. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

During a second-round match between two of tennis’ most combustible personalities, Ilie Nastase and John McEnroe, chair umpire Frank Hammond penalized and eventually defaulted Nastase for his behavior. — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

The league has penalized the Clippers and individuals involved in the alleged misconduct in one of the most punishing moves the league has enacted in its history. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Practices could be penalized for taking in such patients, given that vaccination rates were one of the metrics on which insurers measured physicians’ success. — Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026

Notable Gillian Zucker, Clippers team president, was also penalized for her role as a witness whose report contradicted physical evidence, highlighting the broad scope of the NBA’s punishments following the investigation, The Athletic reported. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Instead, the Clippers were penalized for the violation of rules around compensation. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

The league penalized Frank for his involvement with the impermissible endorsement arrangements and for approving impermissible expenses incurred by Leonard and his family. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

The penalties are a key point because, though the judge could clear the players to be eligible, a school may still be reluctant to risk being penalized by the conference. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026