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crim·i·nal·ize  (krm-n-lz)
tr.v. crim·i·nal·ized, crim·i·nal·iz·ing, crim·i·nal·iz·es
1. To impose a criminal penalty on or for; outlaw.
2. To treat as a criminal.

crimi·nal·i·zation (-l-zshn) n.

criminalize, criminalise [ˈkrɪmɪnəˌlaɪz]
vb (tr)
1. (Law) to make (an action or activity) criminal
2. to treat (a person) as a criminal
criminalization , criminalisation n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.criminalize - treat as a criminal
do by, treat, handle - interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
2.criminalize - declare illegal; outlaw; "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S."
nix, prohibit, proscribe, disallow, forbid, interdict, veto - command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"
ban, censor - forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
Translations
criminalize [ˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪz] VTcriminalizar
criminalize [ˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪz] criminalise (British) vt
[+ person] → criminaliser
[+ abortion, sex, homosexuality, alcohol] → criminaliser
criminal law ndroit m pénal
criminalize


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