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Can reuse be antonym of penalize?

No, "reuse" is not an antonym of "penalize." They are completely different concepts.

* Penalize means to punish someone for doing something wrong.

* Reuse means to use something again after it has been used once.

Here's why they aren't antonyms:

* Opposite meanings: They have opposite meanings and are not related in any way.

* No shared context: They don't share a common context or situation where they would be opposing forces.

Think of it this way: You might be penalized for littering, but reusing a plastic bottle has nothing to do with being punished.

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