penalize verb
also British penalise /ˈpiːnəˌlaɪz/ penalizes; penalized; penalizing
also British penalise /ˈpiːnəˌlaɪz/ penalizes; penalized; penalizing
Learner's definition of PENALIZE
[+ object]
1
: to punish (someone or something) for breaking a rule or a law处罚;刑罚 2
: to give (someone) an unfair disadvantage使处于不利地位;给予不公平待遇