Penalize
(verb)
- Impose a penalty on (someone) as a punishment for an offence.
- To subject to a penalty or punishment.
Origin:
Early 18th century: from french pénaliser, from pénal "penal".
Examples:
- He was penalized for breaking the rules.
- The team was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- The company was penalized for violation of environmental regulations.
- The driver was penalized for speeding.
- The students were penalized for arriving late to class.