penalization

pe·nal·ize

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [peen-l-ahyz, pen-]
- /ˈpin lˌaɪz, ˈpɛn-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [peen-l-ahyz, pen-]
- /ˈpin lˌaɪz, ˈpɛn-/

Definitions of penalization word

verb with object penalization to subject to a penalty, as a person. 1
verb with object penalization to declare (an action, deed, etc.) punishable by law or rule. 1
verb with object penalization to put under a disadvantage or handicap. 1

See all 3 definitions of penalization

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Origin of penalization

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; penal + -ize

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Parts of speech for Penalization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Penalization

penalization popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

penalization usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for penalization

noun penalization

fining — a sum of money imposed as a penalty for an offense or dereliction: a parking fine.
forfeit — a fine; penalty.
forfeiture — an act of forfeiting.

All 3 Synonyms of penalization

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