DECRIMINALIZE Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word decriminalize. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For DECRIMINALIZE


	Word	Save	Syns..	Usage	Type
	criminalize				verb v
verb • treat as a criminal • declare illegal; outlaw
	condemn				verb v
verb • express strong disapproval of • declare or judge unfit for use or habitation • compel or force into a particular state or activity • demonstrate the guilt of (someone) • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law • appropriate (property) for public use
	forbid				verb v
verb • command against • keep from happening or arising; make impossible
	penalize				verb v
verb • impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
	prohibit				verb v
verb • command against
	prosecute				verb v
verb • conduct a prosecution in a court of law • bring a criminal action against (in a trial) • carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
	punish				verb v
verb • impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
	restrict				verb v
verb • place restrictions on • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed
	sanction				verb, noun v, n
noun • formal and explicit approval • a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards • official permission or approval • the act of final authorization verb • give sanction to • give authority or permission to • give religious sanction to, such as through an oath