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penalise vs penalty

penalty vs penalise

penalise is not a noun while penalty is a noun.

penalise is a verb but penalty is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penalise No No Yes No
penalty Yes No No No
penalise (noun) penalty (noun)
the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
penalise (verb) penalty (verb)
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
Difference between penalise and penalty

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