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criminalize

'krɪmʌnʌ,laɪz

Synonyms of criminalize Antonyms of criminalize Examples of criminalize Usage of criminalize Parts of criminalize Definition that contains criminalize Words sounding like criminalize Explanation of criminalize

verb
declare illegal; outlaw
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"Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S."

Similar:

criminalise illegalise illegalize outlaw

Opposite:

decriminalize

type of:
veto forbid interdict nix prohibit proscribe disallow
verb
treat as a criminal
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type of:
treat do by handle

Examples of criminalize

"Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S."