Definitions

1. verb

to impose a penalty on someone or something for a wrongdoing or infraction

“The company was penalised heavily for its environmental violations.”

2. verb

to deprive someone or something of a privilege or advantage

“The judge penalised the athlete for doping, stripping them of their medal.”

3. noun

a penalty imposed on someone or something

“The penalisation was seen as too harsh by the community.”