Penalize: meaning, definitions and examples

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penalize

 

[ ˈpiːnəˌlaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

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

Word origin

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.

See also: penalise, penalty.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,381, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.