CRIMINALIZING
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Criminalizing.
Criminalizing - 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 criminalizing legislation aims to deter tax evasion."
"Some argue that criminalizing sex work only pushes it further underground."
"The criminalizing policies on homelessness do not effectively address the root causes of the issue."
"There is an ongoing debate about criminalizing hate speech."
"Proponents of criminalizing animal cruelty believe it would lead to increased accountability."
Word Game Points
Is CRIMINALIZING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, criminalizing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CRIMINALIZING has a SCRABBLE points total of 27.
Is CRIMINALIZING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, criminalizing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCRIMINALIZING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 33.
Is CRIMINALIZING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, criminalizing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCRIMINALIZING has a WORDFEUD points total of 29.
