| Main Entry: | penalize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | punish |
Synonyms: |
amerce, castigate, chasten, chastise, condemn, correct, discipline, dock*, fine, handicap, hit with, impose penalty, inflict handicap, judge, mulct, put at disadvantage, scold, slap with, throw the book at |
Antonyms: |
excuse, forgive, pardon, reward |