Looking for the meaning of the word CRIMINALISES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CRIMINALISES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Criminalize
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkrɪmɪnəlʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
turn (an activity) into a criminal offence by making it illegal
Short Definition:turn activity into criminal offence by making it illegal
Examples:- his view is that the state should not criminalize drug use but discourage it
Variant Forms:
- criminalise
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