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criminalize

verb

declare illegal; outlaw

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
24
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. declare illegal; outlaw

    “Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S.”

verb

  1. treat as a criminal

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Example Sentences

Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S.

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Synonyms

outlawcriminaliseillegalizeillegalise

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