penalized

verb

How many syllables in penalized?

There are 3 syllables in the word penalized.

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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:

award a penalty against

castigated

chastised

correct

corrected

criticized

discipline

disciplined

fined

handicap

impose a penalty on

punish

punished

sentenced

Antonyms for penalized:

aided

assisted

compensated

complimented

decorated

excused

forgave

forgiven

gave a bounty to

gave a present to

gave an award to

given a bounty to

given a present to

given an award to

guerdoned

honored

honoured

let off

paid

pardoned

payed

recognised

recognized

recompensed

remunerated

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