Synonyms of penalizes

penalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of penalize

as in punishes

to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime

the player was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishes
• fines
• criticizes
• chastises
• corrects
• castigates
• chastens
• imposes
• disciplines
• sentences
• assesses
• convicts
• condemns
• levies
• denounces
• charges
• mulcts
• docks
• damns
• reprimands
• wreaks
• reproves
• rebukes
• keelhauls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spares
• forfeits
• excuses
• pardons
• releases
• gets off
• exonerates
• absolves
• vindicates
• commutes
• acquits
• exculpates
• ransoms
• reprieves