penalised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpiːnəlaɪzd/
KK: /ˈpinəˌlaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that has been punished or subjected to a penalty.
Example
The player was penalised for breaking the rules during the game.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more penalised
Superlative: most penalised
Conversation
I heard that the team was penalised for breaking the rules during the match.
Really? That sounds harsh, what happened?
They didn't follow the safety protocols, so they got a fine.
That's tough; I hope they learn from it next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
punished
fined
sanctioned
Antonyms
rewarded
exempt
pardoned
verb
Definition
To subject someone to a punishment or disadvantage for breaking a rule or law.
Example
The player was penalised for committing a foul during the game.
Tense Forms
Past: penalised
Past Participle: penalised
Conversation
Did you hear about the game last night?
Yeah, I heard that one player got penalised for a foul.
That's so unfair! It changed the whole outcome of the match.
Root Explanation
Penalised → It is formed from "penalis" (from Latin, meaning pertaining to punishment) and the suffix "-ise" (meaning to make or to become). The word "penalised" means to be made subject to punishment or to have a penalty imposed.
Memory Tip
Think of 'penalis' which relates to punishment — this helps you remember that 'penalised' means to be made subject to punishment.
Visually Confused Words
enlisted
unpenalized
enalid