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penalizes

Pronunciation: [ˈpiːnəlaɪz]

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Learn how to use penalizes in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “law”

(verb) to make someone face punishment for breaking a rule or a law. When a person does something wrong, they might get punished to help them understand that it was not acceptable.

Example

The school penalizes students who cheat on tests by giving them a zero.

Example

The coach does not penalize players for minor mistakes during practice.

Example

What happens if a player penalizes another for breaking the rules?

Context: “games”

(verb) to impose a penalty in a game or sport when a player breaks the rules. This is meant to encourage fair play and integrity among the players.

Example

The referee penalizes the soccer player for pushing another player.

Example

The referee decided not to penalize the player for a small foul this time.

Example

Why did the referee penalize the team for that action?

How to pronounce penalizes

Pronunciation: [ˈpiːnəlaɪz]

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