Penalise — synonyms, definition

1. penalise (Verb) Brit

admonish amerce assess burden castigate charge chasten chastise chide confiscate convict correct discipline exact fine impose imprison institutionalise institutionalize lay • • •

penalise (Verb) — Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on. ex. "we had to penalise the dog for soiling the floor again"

amerce avenge castigate correct discipline execute pillory put to death retaliate revenge scourge sort out tar-and-feather victimise victimize