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

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

Be aware of early withdrawal penalties While how much you'll be penalized will vary depending on the bank, almost all CD accounts do employ an early withdrawal fee. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026