criminalize

UK
/ˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪz/
US
/ˈkrɪmɪnəˌlaɪz/

Translations

criminalizeverb
criminalized
Past Simple
criminalized
Past Participle
criminalizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪz/
US
/ˈkrɪmɪnəˌlaɪz/
criminaliserSens juridique.
The government decided to criminalize the use of certain substances to curb abuse.
Le gouvernement a décidé de criminaliser l’usage de certaines substances afin de lutter contre les abus.
criminaliserPar extension, pour présenter ou traiter quelqu’un comme un criminel.
The new policy effectively criminalizes the homeless by banning sleeping in public spaces.
La nouvelle politique criminalise de fait les sans-abri en interdisant de dormir dans les espaces publics.

Definitions

criminalizeverb
To make an activity illegal by passing a law or regulation.
The government decided to criminalize the use of certain substances to curb abuse.
To portray or treat (a person or group) as criminals, especially in the absence of actual wrongdoing.
The new policy effectively criminalizes the homeless by banning sleeping in public spaces.