penalize [ˈpi:nəlaɪz]

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vt.对…处以刑罚，宣告…有罪；处罚

to cause someone a disadvantage

It would be unfair to penalize those without a job. 失业人员待遇低下是不公平的。
The association decided not to penalize you for the race. 赛马协会决定对你不予处罚。