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PENALIZE Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word penalize. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For PENALIZE

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absolve
verbv
verb

• grant remission of a sin to

• let off the hook

applaud
verbv
verb

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• express that something is worthy of praise

commend
verbv
verb

• express approbation of

• present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence

• give to in charge

• express a good opinion of

• mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship

exonerate
verbv
verb

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

honor
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

praise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

promote
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• be changed for a superior chess or checker piece

• change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent

reward
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

• payment made in return for a service rendered

• an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

• the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

• benefit resulting from some event or action

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• strengthen and support with rewards

• act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

Alternatives for ABSOLVE

Alternatives for APPLAUD

Alternatives for COMMEND

Alternatives for EXONERATE

Alternatives for HONOR

Alternatives for PRAISE

Alternatives for PROMOTE

Alternatives for REWARD

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