Answer: penalize

AnswerCrossword Clue
PENALIZEOrder back five yards, say
PENALIZEAssess 15 yards
PENALIZEPunish
PENALIZEThrow the flag on, so to speak
PENALIZEMove the ball back 15 yards
PENALIZEDeduct points from, say
penalizePut in an unfavorable position or at an unfair disadvantage
penalizeto subject to penalty, also PENALISE
penalizeMake or declare (an act or offense) legally punishable
penalize(in various sports) Punish (a player or team) for a breach of the rules by awarding an advantage to the opposition
penalizeSubject to some form of punishment