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Criminalize Definition & Meaning

criminalize
verb
  1. treat as a criminal
  2. declare illegal; outlaw; "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S."

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Frequently asked questions

What does criminalize mean?
treat as a criminal declare illegal; outlaw; "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S."
What part of speech is criminalize?
Criminalize is a verb.
How many definitions does criminalize have?
Criminalize has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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