No. 11,253 in French

pénaliser

To penalize.

In a sentence

L'arbitre a décidé de pénaliser l'équipe pour conduite antisportive.
The referee decided to penalize the team for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The word 'pénaliser' is used to describe imposing a penalty or punishment due to a rule violation.
Pénaliser les étudiants pour des retards mineurs pourrait nuire à leur motivation.
Penalizing students for minor tardiness could harm their motivation.
Here, 'pénaliser' refers to applying consequences that might have negative impacts, cautioning against excessive severity.
Ces nouvelles taxes pourraient pénaliser les petites entreprises.
These new taxes could penalize small businesses.
The term 'pénaliser' is metaphorically employed to indicate hindrance or burden caused by regulations or measures.

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