Make for and Penalize

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Make for verb - Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.

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Penalize is an antonym for make for in topics: rebate, refund, pay back, pay back something owed, give back money or possession.

Penalize verb - To inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime.

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Make for is an antonym for penalize.

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