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penalize

/ˈpiːnəˌlaɪz/ American
  • v. 处罚, 使不利
Definition
  • v. to punish someone for breaking a rule, or put them at a disadvantage
Example
The referee will penalize any player who breaks the rules.
裁判将惩罚任何违反规则的球员。