penalize

penalize
penalizable, adj.penalization, n.
/peen"l uyz', pen"-/, v.t., penalized, penalizing.
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, esp. Brit., penalise.
[1865-70; PENAL + -IZE]

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