penalize

penalize
pe|nal|ize
also penalise BrE [ˈpi:nəl-aız US ˈpi:-, ˈpe-] v [T]
1.) to punish someone or treat them unfairly
penalize sb for (doing) sth
Two students were penalized very differently for the same offence.
Women feel professionally penalized for taking time off to raise children.
2.) to punish a team or player in sports by giving an advantage to the other team
The team was penalized for wasting time.

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