penalize
Definitions
Verb
- Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "penalize".
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "penalize".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | specifies | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | specialize | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | apologize | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | epitomize | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | paralyze | 3 | 1 |
| 6 | apologise | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | panelize | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | pasteurize | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | plagiarize | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | posterize | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | pressurize | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | pulverize | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "penalize".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | realize | 3 | 69 |
| 2 | realized | 3 | 69 |
| 3 | generalize | 4 | 5 |
| 4 | penalties | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | penalized | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | personalized | 4 | 3 |
| 7 | specialize | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | peale | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | realizes | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | penal | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | penalizes | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | personalize | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | personalizes | 5 | 0 |
| 14 | penalizing | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | centralize | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | depersonalize | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | penaloza | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | pearline | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | panelize | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | legalize | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "penalize" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "penalize" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "penalize" in the same piece of text.
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 3
Sound Alikes: 12
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 2
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families
Apr 28, 2026 ProPublica
Apr 28, 2026 ProPublica
Lima Refinery penalized $19 Million for violation of the Clean Air Act
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State Reps. Thomas and Synenberg Introduce Legislation to Penalize Jury Tampering in Criminal Cases
Sep 29, 2025 Ohio House of Representatives (.gov)
Sep 29, 2025 Ohio House of Representatives (.gov)