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to penalize
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to impose a punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation
Example
The court unexpectedly penalized the defendant for financial fraud.
Governments often penalize individuals who violate traffic laws with fines or other consequences.
The school may penalize students for plagiarism by giving them a lower grade.
Companies may penalize employees for breaching ethical standards through disciplinary actions.
By the end of the day, the school will have hopefully penalized those who cheated on the exam.
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