English

Alternative forms

• penalise (UK)

Verb

penalize ‎(third-person singular simple present penalizes, present participle penalizing, simple past and past participle penalized)

1. (transitive) To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.
2. (transitive, sports) To impose a handicap on.

Related terms

• penal
• penalization
• penalty

Translations

Portuguese

Verb

penalize

1. first-person singular (eu) present subjunctive of penalizar
2. third-person singular (ele and ela, also used with você and others) present subjunctive of penalizar
3. third-person singular (você) affirmative imperative of penalizar
4. third-person singular (você) negative imperative of penalizar