pe·nal·ize also Brit pe·nal·ise 
/ˈpi:nəˌlaɪz/ verb
pe·nal·iz·es; pe·nal·ized; pe·nal·iz·ing /ˈpi:nəˌlaɪz/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to punish (someone or something) for breaking a rule or a law
▪ The company was penalized for not paying taxes. ▪ The hockey player was penalized for holding. 2 : to give (someone) an unfair disadvantage
▪ This law would unfairly penalize immigrants.
▪ The company was penalized for not paying taxes. ▪ The hockey player was penalized for holding.
▪ This law would unfairly penalize immigrants.
