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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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