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Verb penalize has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTerm: PenalizesPart of Speech: VerbSense 1: To impose a penalty or punishment on someone for an offense or wrongdoing. Usage: The referee penalizes the player for a foul by giving a yellow card. Usage: The company policy penalizes employees for late arrivals by deducting their salary. Related Products: Penalty Box, Yellow Card Part of Speech: NounSense 1: A punishment or penalty imposed for an offense or wrongdoing. Usage: The judge decided to give a heavy penalty to the defendant to deter others from committing the same crime. Usage: The team received a penalty for committing a foul in the last minute of the game. Related Products: Sports Whistle, Gavel and Block Part of Speech: VerbSense 2: To put at a disadvantage or treat unfairly. Usage: The new taxation law penalizes small businesses. Usage: The system penalizes users who exceed their monthly data limit by reducing their internet speed. Related Products: Unfair Treatment, Internet Speed Booster | |||||
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