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DECRIMINALISE

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Decriminalise.

Decriminalise - as a verb

Make legal

Example: "Marijuana should be legalized"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decriminalize27legalise9legalize18legitimate13legitimatise15legitimatize24legitimise13legitimize22
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
allow8countenance15let3permit10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
criminalise15

Example Sentences

"Several countries have decided to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of marijuana."
"The government plans to decriminalise prostitution in certain areas."
"The proposal to decriminalise public nudity sparked a heated debate among city officials."
"The government is considering whether to decriminalise the use of psychedelic drugs for medical purposes."
"Some activists have been pushing for decades to decriminalise sex work."
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Word Game Points

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

DECRIMINALISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

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

Is DECRIMINALISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decriminalise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECRIMINALISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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