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)
criminaliseillegaliseillegalizeoutlawHypernyms (Closely Related)
disallowforbidinterdictnixprohibitproscribevetoHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decriminalizeExample 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."
Word Game Points
Is CRIMINALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, criminalize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordCRIMINALIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.
Is CRIMINALIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, criminalize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCRIMINALIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.
