penalizes
Pronunciation: [ˈpiːnəlaɪz]
Word
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?
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