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penalize

/ˈpiːnəlaɪz/

/ˈpinəlaɪz/

Translations

penalizeverb

penalized

Past Simple

penalized

Past Participle

penalizing

Gerund

/ˈpiːnəlaɪz/

/ˈpinəlaɪz/

The referee decided to penalize the player for unsportsmanlike conduct.

L’arbitre a décidé de pénaliser le joueur pour conduite antisportive.

Additional translations

sanctionnerdans le sens de punir officiellement

désavantagerdans le sens de mettre dans une situation moins favorable, souvent de manière indirecte

Synonyms

Antonyms

penalizeverb

To subject someone to a penalty or punishment for an offense or violation.

The referee decided to penalize the player for unsportsmanlike conduct.

To disadvantage or put someone at a disadvantage, often unfairly.

The new tax law may penalize small businesses more than large corporations.