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penalise

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pe⋅nal⋅ize

  [peen-l-ahyz, pen-]
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–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
1. to subject to a penalty, as a person.
2. to declare (an action, deed, etc.) punishable by law or rule.
3. to put under a disadvantage or handicap.
Also, especially British, pe⋅nal⋅ise.

Origin:
1865–70; penal + -ize

Related forms:
pe⋅nal⋅iz⋅a⋅ble, adjective
pe⋅nal⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
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penalise

verb
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again" [syn: punish] 
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