penalize
/ˈpinəlaɪz/
verb
- To punish someone for breaking a rule or law.
- Companies that pollute the environment should be heavily penalized.
- The referee decided to penalize the player for a dangerous tackle.
- If you arrive late, the teacher may penalize you by deducting points.
- To put someone at a disadvantage or treat them unfairly.
- The system penalizes workers who take time off for family emergencies.
- Students from low-income families are often penalized by the cost of college applications.
- The new tax law seems to penalize small business owners.
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