B2
penalize vs punish
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| penalizeverb/ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/ | Meaning to punish someone or treat them unfairly, usually by making them pay or lose something | Goes with penalize employees | Example The company will penalize employees who arrive late without a reason. |
| punishverb/ˈpʌn.ɪʃ/ | Meaning to make someone suffer because they have done something wrong or broken a rule | Goes with punish for | Example Some parents still punish their children by hitting them. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The courts must crime fairly.