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Verb: penalise  'pee-n(u)`lIz
Usage: Brit (=penalize)
  1. Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
    "we had to penalise the dog for soiling the floor again"
    - punish, penalize, sanction

Derived forms: penalised, penalising, penalises

See also: penalisation [Brit]