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:
Service members shouldn't be penalized for medical retirement | Op-Ed
Apr 18, 2026 The Seattle Times
Apr 18, 2026 The Seattle Times
Charleston County is working to penalize people who operate short-term rentals without a permit
Feb 13, 2026 Post and Courier
Feb 13, 2026 Post and Courier
Impose draconian tax on second homes? Why not penalize people for owning twice the home as well?
May 21, 2026 Westside Connect
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