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penalize vs execute

execute vs penalize

penalize and execute both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penalize No No Yes No
execute No No Yes No
As verbs, execute is a hyponym of penalize; that is, execute is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than penalize:
  • penalize: impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
  • execute: kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
penalize (verb) execute (verb)
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on sign in the presence of witnesses
put in effect
carry out or perform an action
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
murder in a planned fashion
carry out the legalities of
carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
Difference between penalize and execute

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