Penalizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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penalizing

 

[ ˈpiːnəlaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a legal context

To impose a penalty on someone for breaking a rule or law, typically through fines, imprisonment, or other punitive measures.

Synonyms

discipline, fine, punish

Examples of usage

  • They are penalizing companies that fail to comply with the new regulations.
  • The school has a policy of penalizing students who cheat on exams.
Context #2 | Verb

in a sports context

To award a penalty against a player or team for a rule violation in a game or match.

Synonyms

penalise

Examples of usage

  • The referee penalized the player for a dangerous tackle.
  • The team was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Translations

Translations of the word "penalizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 penalizando

🇮🇳 दंडित करना

🇩🇪 bestrafend

🇮🇩 menghukum

🇺🇦 карати

🇵🇱 karanie

🇯🇵 罰する

🇫🇷 pénaliser

🇪🇸 penalizando

🇹🇷 cezalandırmak

🇰🇷 처벌하는

🇸🇦 معاقبة

🇨🇿 trestání

🇸🇰 trestanie

🇨🇳 惩罚

🇸🇮 kaznovanje

🇮🇸 refsing

🇰🇿 жазалау

🇬🇪 დასჯა

🇦🇿 cəzalandırmaq

🇲🇽 penalizando

Word origin

The word 'penalize' originated from the Latin word 'poena', meaning 'punishment'. It first appeared in English in the 17th century and has been used to describe the act of imposing a penalty or punishment ever since.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,070, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.