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criminalize

Criminalize (verb) means to make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban.

verb
1
To make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban.
2
To treat as a criminal.
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What is the meaning of criminalize?

"criminalize" (verb) means to make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban.

What are the different meanings of criminalize?

"criminalize" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban; 2. To treat as a criminal.

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