Penalize: meaning, definitions and examples
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penalize
[ ˈpiːnəˌlaɪz ]
in sports
To impose a penalty on someone for breaking a rule or committing a foul during a game or competition. The penalty can range from a minor warning to disqualification.
Synonyms
discipline, fine, punish.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| penalize |
Used in legal or formal contexts when someone is subject to a penalty for breaking a rule or law.
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| punish |
Generally used when referring to inflicting some form of penalty or suffering as a response to wrong behavior. Can have a negative connotation.
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| fine |
Typically used in legal or financial contexts where a monetary penalty is imposed for a wrongful act.
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| discipline |
Applied in contexts of behavior correction, especially in educational or organizational settings, focusing on guiding or training someone to follow rules.
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Examples of usage
- The referee decided to penalize the player with a yellow card for his rough tackle.
- If a team member is penalized, they may have to sit out for a certain amount of time.
- The coach warned the team that they would be penalized for any unsportsmanlike behavior.
Translations
Translations of the word "penalize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 punir
🇮🇳 दंडित करना (daṇḍit karnā)
🇩🇪 bestrafen
🇮🇩 menghukum
🇺🇦 кара́ти
🇵🇱 ukarać
🇯🇵 罰する (bassuru)
🇫🇷 punir
🇪🇸 castigar
🇹🇷 cezalandırmak
🇰🇷 처벌하다 (cheobeolhada)
🇸🇦 عاقب (ʿāqib)
🇨🇿 potrestat
🇸🇰 potrestať
🇨🇳 惩罚 (chéngfá)
🇸🇮 kaznovati
🇮🇸 refsa
🇰🇿 жазалау
🇬🇪 დასჯა (dasja)
🇦🇿 cəza vermək
🇲🇽 castigar
Etymology
The word 'penalize' originated from the Latin word 'poena', meaning 'punishment'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of penalizing someone for breaking rules or laws has been a part of human societies for centuries, with various forms of penalties evolving over time to maintain order and discipline.