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penalized
verb
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Divide penalized into syllables:

pe · nal · ized

How to pronounce penalized:

Definition of penalized:

penalized (verb):
to inflict a penalty on
to impose a penalty on (someone) for breaking a law or rule

Synonyms for penalized:

disciplinecorrectpunishchastisedsentenced

Antonyms for penalized:

payedforgavedecoratedpaidexcusedsparedtippedhonoredrequitedcompensated
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