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

New state legislation signed into law last month gives the FPPC the power to refer alleged violators to law enforcement for possible misdemeanor charges, and violations can be penalized with a fine of up to $5,000 per instance. — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

During Texas' 20-17 win, Simmons was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for mimicking urinating on the field after one of his school-record 5 1/2 sacks. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Last year, the Federal Trade Commission penalized General Motors for illegally collecting and selling precise location and driving behavior data without informed consent. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026

Childbearing women are then less likely to be penalized, formally or informally, for taking parental leave. — Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

The Dolphins have been penalized time and time again in 2026. — Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Poll voters penalized the Hoosiers last week, dropping them one spot following a 38-0 rout of Western Kentucky. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

Bullard was penalized for unnecessary roughness, but the Vikings weren't concerned about further punishment. — CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

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