CRIMINALIZED
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Criminalized.
Criminalized - 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
"Many countries have criminalized the possession and distribution of drugs."
"In some states, it is still criminalized to sell alcohol on Sundays."
"She believes that prostitution should be decriminalized rather than criminalized."
"The government has criminalized the sale of tobacco to minors."
"The law recently criminalized the act of texting while driving."
Word Game Points
Is CRIMINALIZED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, criminalized is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CRIMINALIZED has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.
Is CRIMINALIZED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, criminalized is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCRIMINALIZED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 30.
Is CRIMINALIZED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, criminalized is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCRIMINALIZED has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.
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decriminalize