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

Ballmer also could be penalized and Leonard’s contract could be voided. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Goalkeeper Luis Cárdenas was penalized for making contact with Spicer minutes later, giving Orlando a penalty. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

One play after Burns was flagged for being offside, the offense was penalized for a false start. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 30 July 2026

In 2016, the Seahawks — when Canales served as a wide receivers coach — were penalized for the intensity and contact during an OTAs workout. — Mike Kaye july 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026

Current championship leader Kimi Antonelli has also been penalized with a three-place grid penalty for not slowing sufficiently for the yellow flags triggered by Verstappen’s spin at the final corner. — Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

London — The European Union has fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for breaching rules designed to promote competition in digital services, the first time the company has been penalized under the landmark law. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Nor should they be penalized with blunt usage caps, because that can inadvertently stifle innovation. — Paul Keary, Fortune, 23 July 2026

No, you won’t be automatically penalized for making a tax mistake. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 July 2026