VDict - Definition of criminalize

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criminalize

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Verb

declare illegal; outlaw
- Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S.

treat as a criminal

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Synonyms:
outlaw criminalise illegalize illegalise
Antonyms:
legalize legalise decriminalize decriminalise legitimize legitimise legitimate legitimatize legitimatise

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "criminalize":
criminalise criminalize
Words contain "criminalize":
criminalize decriminalize

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