Penalize — synonyms, definition

1. penalize (Verb)

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

penalize (Verb) — Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on. ex. "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"

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