Definition of criminalize

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • criminalize is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 24
  • criminalize is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 24
  • criminalize is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 28

Definition of criminalize


  • declare illegal; outlaw (verb)

    Examples

    1. Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S.

    Synonyms

    1. criminalise
    2. illegalise
    3. illegalize
    4. outlaw
  • treat as a criminal (verb)

See definition of criminalize in Merriam Webster