Answer: penalizing

AnswerCrossword Clue
penalizingMake or declare (an act or offense) legally punishable
penalizingPut in an unfavorable position or at an unfair disadvantage
penalizing(in various sports) Punish (a player or team) for a breach of the rules by awarding an advantage to the opposition
penalizingPENALIZE, to subject to penalty, also PENALISE
penalizingSubject to some form of punishment