DECRIMINALIZE
(verb)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Decriminalize.
Decriminalize - as a verb
Make legal
Example: "Marijuana should be legalized"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decriminaliselegaliselegalizelegitimatelegitimatiselegitimatizelegitimiselegitimizeHypernyms (Closely Related)
allowcountenanceletpermitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
criminalizeExample Sentences
"Many countries have decided to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana."
"Some states in the US have started to decriminalize the use of recreational marijuana."
"The government is considering a bill to decriminalize the possession of certain controlled substances."
"Several European countries have successfully decriminalized the use of drugs and focused more on harm reduction."
"Efforts are underway to decriminalize prostitution and shift the focus to providing support and protection for sex workers."
Word Game Points
Is DECRIMINALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decriminalize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECRIMINALIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 27.
Is DECRIMINALIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decriminalize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECRIMINALIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 31.
Is DECRIMINALIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decriminalize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECRIMINALIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.
