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

After Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov was penalized for delay of game for firing the puck over the glass, Maurice challenged in the belief the puck was deflected by the Jets defender. — Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

But after the concrete plant opened, the city in 2022 signed a first-of-its-kind agreement with Crown that gave the company time to fix issues before being penalized. — Jena Brooker, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026

In recent weeks, top Democrats in the House and the Senate have proposed legislation that would impose sanctions on Israel for building settlements, making clear to Israeli companies and banks that they could be penalized for ties to such activity. — Annie Karni, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026

The Falcons went three-and-out on their second drive, a series done in when a check-down throw on 2nd-and-7 to Robinson was unproductive and then the Falcons were penalized for having too many players in the huddle on third down. — AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026

The Mean Green, coming in ranked in the top five nationally in passing, total and scoring offense, was edged in total yardage by Navy 506-477 and was penalized 80 yards to just 5 for the Midshipmen. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Franklin, meanwhile, was not initially penalized following the play. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Despite the win, the Panthers were heavily penalized, recording the most penalty yards in a single game in franchise history. — Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026

Players will be penalized for attempting to push off or otherwise use their off arm to create space. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026