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CRIMINALIZES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Criminalizes.

Criminalizes - as a verb

Treat as a criminal

Declare illegal; outlaw

Example: "Marijuana is criminalized in the u.s."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
criminaliseillegaliseillegalizeoutlaw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disallowforbidinterdictnixprohibitproscribeveto
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decriminalize

Example Sentences

"The new law criminalizes the possession of certain drugs."
"The bill criminalizes the act of hacking into computer systems."
"The government has proposed a law that criminalizes hate speech."
"The new legislation criminalizes the sale of counterfeit goods."
"The law criminalizes the act of money laundering."
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Word Game Points

Is CRIMINALIZES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, criminalizes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRIMINALIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.

Is CRIMINALIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, criminalizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRIMINALIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is CRIMINALIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, criminalizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRIMINALIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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