It's a bit of a trick question! "Penalized" is already a homophone of "punish" since they have the same pronunciation but different spellings and meanings.
Here's a breakdown:
* Penalized: To be subjected to a penalty, often for breaking a rule.
* Punish: To inflict pain, suffering, or hardship as a consequence of wrongdoing.
Both words sound the same (PEN-uh-lized) making them homophones.