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Penalised

Verb Another word for penalised — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'penalised' is to impose a penalty on someone or something as a punishment for an offense.

Synonyms & similar words

punish penalize penalise punished disciplined fined penalized reprimanded chastised castigated condemned sanctioned forbidden forfeited censured reproved rebuked upbraided admonished corrected scolded berated objurgated

Example sentences

  1. He was penalised for cheating in the exam.
  2. The player was penalised for a foul.
  3. She felt penalised for her mistakes.
  4. The company was penalised for violating safety regulations.
  5. The teacher penalised the students for not completing their homework.

Quotes

  • You cannot penalise a man for a bad shot. - Arnold Palmer
  • It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust. - Samuel Johnson
  • Punishment may make us obey the orders we are given, but at best it will only teach an obedience to authority, not a self-control which enhances our self-respect. - Bruno Bettelheim

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