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Past tense for to subject to a penalty or punishment
“The local council has decided to penalize those who leave their bicycles about on the city's main streets with a fine.”
Past tense for to put at an unfair disadvantage
“Introducing the value of farmland into the assessment process would unfairly and severely penalize farm families, whose farmland land bears little relationship to its earning potential.”
Past tense for to make or declare (an act or offense) illegal or legally punishable
“The American Kennel Club has long fought against laws and legislation that penalize the owning of certain breeds.”
Past tense for to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
Past tense for to take points of
That has been the object of punishment or chastisement
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