Definitions

1. verb

to punish or inflict a penalty on someone or something for a fault or offense

“The government will penalize companies that pollute the environment.”

2. verb

to make something more difficult or unpleasant for someone

“The traffic will penalize you with a long delay if you don’t take the highway.”

3. noun

a penalty or punishment

“The team’s penalize for the loss was a heavy fine.”

4. verb

to reduce or limit something, especially a benefit or a privilege

“The government will penalize rich people with higher taxes.”