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Synonyms
pe·nal·ize (pḗnə-līź, pĕńə-)

transitive verb: -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es. 

  1. To subject to a penalty, especially for infringement of a law or official regulation. See synonyms at punish
  2. To impose a handicap on; place at a disadvantage.

derivatives

pénal·i·zátion
noun