criminalize

Verb

Meaning

declare illegal; outlaw

treat as a criminal

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

outlaw illegalize criminalise illegalise black avoid block bar ban veto prohibit embargo boycott taboo forbid
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Antonyms

decriminalize allow let permit legitimate approve
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Hypernyms

nix handle treat veto prohibit forbid

Hyponyms

ban censor

Examples

Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S. Source: Internet

Activists say Facebook can be an essential tool for LGBT+ people in the Arab world, where many face an oppressive legal and social atmosphere, and vague laws against indecency are often used to criminalize sexual activity. Source: Internet

Anti-money laundering measures by region Many jurisdictions adopt a list of specific predicate crimes for money laundering prosecutions, while others criminalize the proceeds of any serious crimes. Source: Internet

As part of his reign of terror against Americans who dare to dissent and stand up to him, Trump is trying to criminalize dissent. Source: Internet

As has been true with each of these indictments, the government is seeking to criminalize normal journalistic practices. Source: Internet

Abolish Abortion Act, proposed by Arlington Republican Tony Tinderholt, also of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, would criminalize abortion at any stage and charge women and providers with a felony, without exemption for rape or incest. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

criminality criminalizable criminalization criminalizer criminall criminally