Penalized: meaning, definitions and examples

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penalized

 

[ ˈpiːnəlaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To penalize means to impose a punishment or a consequence for a violation of rules or laws. This can occur in various scenarios, such as sporting events, legal infractions, or academic settings. Penalties can take many forms, from fines and suspensions to loss of privileges. The aims of penalization often include deterrence, reparation, or retribution.

Synonyms

disciplined, fined, punished, sanctioned

Examples of usage

  • The player was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • Students may be penalized for cheating on exams.
  • The company was penalized for violating safety regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "penalized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 penalizado

🇮🇳 दंडित

🇩🇪 bestraft

🇮🇩 dikenakan sanksi

🇺🇦 покараний

🇵🇱 ukarany

🇯🇵 罰せられた

🇫🇷 pénalisé

🇪🇸 penalizado

🇹🇷 cezalandırılmış

🇰🇷 처벌받은

🇸🇦 معاقب

🇨🇿 potrestán

🇸🇰 potrestaný

🇨🇳 受到惩罚的

🇸🇮 kaznovan

🇮🇸 refsaður

🇰🇿 жазаланған

🇬🇪 სჯიან

🇦🇿 cəzalandırılmış

🇲🇽 penalizado

Word origin

The term 'penalized' originates from the root word 'penal', which comes from the Latin word 'poena', meaning 'punishment'. The transition into English occurred around the late Middle Ages, where it was used in legal contexts to discuss punishments and sanctions. Over time, the verb form 'to penalize' emerged, referring specifically to the act of applying penalties. This evolution reflects societal attitudes towards justice and the enforcement of rules in various areas such as law, sports, and education. The use of the term has broadened, allowing it to encompass a variety of contexts where consequences are applied for rule-breaking or inappropriate behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,802, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.