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put at disadvantage

VERB
penalize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
castigate chastise discipline fine
STRONG
amerce chasten condemn correct dock handicap judge mulct scold
WEAK
hit with impose penalty inflict handicap slap with throw the book at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
compliment
STRONG
aid assist help
WEAK
excuse forgive pardon reward

Example Sentences

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"The men and women of the armed services should not be put at disadvantage or excluded from proper healthcare because they volunteered to serve their country."

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2023