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Synonyms & Antonyms of penalizing
(Entry 1 of 2)
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
- forced to listen to a penalizing lecture on the consequences of lying
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penalizing
verbpresent participle of penalize
Synonyms & Antonyms of penalizing (Entry 2 of 2)
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
- the player was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct
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