Penalized
/ˈpɛnəlaɪzd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Subject to a penalty as a consequence of breaking a law or rule.
The company was penalized for violating environmental regulations.
- (v.) Past tense of penalize; to subject someone to a penalty.
The athlete was penalized for doping.
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As an adjective, 'penalized' describes one who has been subjected to a penalty; as a verb, it is the past tense and past participle of 'penalize.' This entry clarifies usage and points back to the base form for the substantive definition.
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