PENALIZE


Meaning of PENALIZE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' p ē -n ə - ˌ l ī z, ' pe-

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: -ized ; -iz · ing

Date: 1868

1 : to inflict a penalty on

2 : to put at a serious disadvantage

– pe · nal · i · za · tion \ -n ə -l ə - ' z ā -sh ə n \ noun

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