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penalty vs penalise

penalise vs penalty

penalty is a noun but penalise is not a noun.

penalty is not a verb while penalise is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penalty Yes No No No
penalise No No Yes No
penalty (noun) penalise (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
penalty (verb) penalise (verb)
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
Difference between penalty and penalise

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