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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

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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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