Synonyms for penalization
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of punishing; punishment.
Related words
- Other spellings
- penalisation UK
Forms
- Plural
- penalizations → punishments, penalties…
Example sentences
- penalty He lobbied for the abolition of the death penalty.
- punishment In my family, the punishment for lying was severe.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| penalization | rising | |
| penalty | steady | |
| punishment | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- penalty3
- 10 letters
- punishment3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (penalty3 = 3 syllables).