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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

penalizing

/ˌpɛnəˈlaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does penalizing mean?

verb

To impose a penalty on someone or something, or to make something worse or less effective.

Example

"The new tax will penalize large corporations for not investing in renewable energy."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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