penalizar

Definitions of penalizar
  1. verb
    declare illegal; outlaw
    synonyms: ilegalizar, proscribir
  2. verb
    impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
    synonyms: castigar
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 4 types...
    hide 4 types...
    ajusticiar, ejecutar
    kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
    crucificar
    kill by nailing onto a cross
    abrasarse, quemarse
    burn at the stake
    ahorcar, colgar
    kill by hanging
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘penalizar'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family