penalizing

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Verb penalize has 1 sense

punish, penalize, penalise - impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again"

Derived form: noun penalization₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody

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Penalizing

Description:

Penalizing is the verb form of the word "penalize", which means to impose a penalty or punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation. It is a term commonly used in legal and disciplinary contexts.

Senses and Usages:

As a Verb (Transitive):

To subject someone to punishment or penalty for an offense.
To impose a penalty or fine as a consequence for breaking a rule or law.

Examples:

Example 1:

He was penalizing the players who were caught doping to maintain the integrity of the sport.

Example 2:

The company has a strict policy of penalizing employees who consistently arrive late to work.

Example 3:

In this game, any violation of the rules will result in penalizing the team responsible.

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