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CRIMINALIZE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Criminalize.

Criminalize - as a verb

Treat as a criminal

Declare illegal; outlaw

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
criminalise15illegalise11illegalize20outlaw9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disallow12forbid12interdict12nix10prohibit15proscribe15veto7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decriminalize27

Example Sentences

"The government is considering whether to criminalize the possession of certain weapons."
"The new law seeks to criminalize the act of cyberbullying."
"Many activists are pushing to criminalize the use of plastic bags."
"The legislation criminalizes the production and distribution of counterfeit goods."
"Some countries have chosen to criminalize the consumption of certain drugs."
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Word Game Points

Is CRIMINALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, criminalize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRIMINALIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is CRIMINALIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, criminalize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRIMINALIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.

Is CRIMINALIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, criminalize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRIMINALIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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