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CRIMINALISES

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Criminalises.

Criminalises - as a verb

Declare illegal; outlaw

Example: "Marijuana is criminalized in the u.s."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
criminalize24illegalise11illegalize20outlaw9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disallow12forbid12interdict12nix10prohibit15proscribe15veto7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decriminalise18

Example Sentences

"The new law criminalises drug possession."
"The law criminalises illegal gambling activities."
"The new law criminalises the possession of illegal drugs."
"The proposed legislation criminalises tax evasion."
"The law criminalises human trafficking."
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Word Game Points

Is CRIMINALISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, criminalises is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
US/CA Invalid UK/EU Valid

CRIMINALISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CRIMINALISES a valid Words With Friends word?
No, criminalises is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
CRIMINALISES is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is CRIMINALISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, criminalises is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRIMINALISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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