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DECRIMINALIZING Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word decriminalizing. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word decriminalizing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DECRIMINALIZING

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forgiving
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inclined or able to forgive and show mercy

adjective satellite

• providing absolution

releasing
verbv
adjective satellite

• emotionally purging (of e.g. art)

absolving
verbv
verb

• grant remission of a sin to

• let off the hook

acquitting
verbv
verb

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• behave in a certain manner

decriminalising
verbv
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exculpating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

excusing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

• a note explaining an absence

• a poor example

verb

• accept an excuse for

• grant exemption or release to

• serve as a reason or cause or justification of

• defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

• ask for permission to be released from an engagement

• excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with

exonerating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

legalizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• make legal

pardoning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of excusing a mistake or offense

• a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

• the formal act of liberating someone

verb

• accept an excuse for

• grant a pardon to

vindicating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• show to be right by providing justification or proof

• maintain, uphold, or defend

• clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof

legalize
verbv
verb

• make legal

decriminalise
verbv
verb

• make legal

legalise
verbv
verb

• make legal

legitimate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

adjective satellite

• based on known statements or events or conditions

• in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles

• authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

verb

• make legal

• show or affirm to be just and legitimate

• make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)

legitimatise
verbv
verb

• make legal

legitimatize
verbv
verb

• make legal

legitimise
verbv
verb

• make legal

legitimize
verbv
verb

• make legal

Best Hypernyms For DECRIMINALIZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for decriminalizing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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accepting allow countenance let permit sanctioning allowing authorizing decriminalising endorsing legalizing legitimizing permitting

Alternatives for FORGIVING

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