LEARNit Dictionary
penalize
verb
/ˈpiːnəlaɪz/
UK
/ˈpiːnəlaɪz/
US
1
to punish somebody for breaking a rule or law by making them suffer a disadvantage
تنبیه کردن, جریمه کردن, مجازات کردن, کیفر دادن
2
to punish somebody for breaking a rule in a sport or game by giving an advantage to their opponent
جریمه کردن, تنبیه کردن
He was penalized for time-wasting.
Foul play will be severely penalized.
3
to put somebody at a disadvantage by treating them unfairly
محروم کردن, مجازات کردن
The new law appears to penalize the poorest members of society.
He felt penalized because of his age.