Penalise Meaning
/ˈpɛnəˌlaɪz/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of penalize.
Sentence Examples
The team will penalise the player.
The judge chose to penalise the defendant.
The school will penalise any student who cheats.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The referee will ____ any player who breaks the rules during the game.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The referee decided to ____ the team for time-wasting during the final minutes of the match.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English penal English -ise English penalise From penal + -ise.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The referee will ____ any player who breaks the rules during the game.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The referee decided to ____ the team for time-wasting during the final minutes of the match.