verb
- past tense and past participle of penalise; to impose a penalty or punishment on someone for breaking a rule or law
Usage: British spelling
Examples
- The player was penalised for unsporting behavior.
- Students who cheat will be penalised according to school policy.
- The company was heavily penalised for violating environmental regulations.
- He felt penalised for speaking up about the problem.
- The referee penalised the team for an illegal move.
- Workers should not be penalised for taking sick leave.