penalize

[peen-l-ahyz, pen-] / ˈpin lˌaɪz, ˈpɛn- /

VERB

punish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

castigate chastise discipline fine

STRONG

amerce chasten condemn correct dock handicap judge mulct scold

WEAK

hit with impose penalty inflict handicap put at disadvantage slap with throw the book at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compliment

STRONG

aid assist help

WEAK

excuse forgive pardon reward

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