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CRIMINALIZED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Criminalized.

Criminalized - as a verb

Treat as a criminal

Declare illegal; outlaw

Example: "Marijuana is criminalized in the u.s."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
criminalise15illegalise11illegalize20outlaw9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disallow12forbid12interdict12nix10prohibit15proscribe15veto7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decriminalize27

Example Sentences

"Many countries have criminalized the possession and distribution of drugs."
"In some states, it is still criminalized to sell alcohol on Sundays."
"She believes that prostitution should be decriminalized rather than criminalized."
"The government has criminalized the sale of tobacco to minors."
"The law recently criminalized the act of texting while driving."
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Word Game Points

Is CRIMINALIZED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, criminalized is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRIMINALIZED has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.

Is CRIMINALIZED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, criminalized is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRIMINALIZED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 30.

Is CRIMINALIZED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, criminalized is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRIMINALIZED has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.

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