criminalize

Meanings

• verb

  Make (an action or behavior) punishable by law.

• verb

  Give a negative or stigmatizing meaning or label to.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with criminalize
minimize , monopolize , organize , optimize

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Variants

List of all variants of criminalize that leads to same result
criminalization , criminalizations , criminalize , criminalized , criminalizes , criminalizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin crimen (accusation) + -alize (suffix meaning to make or do)

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Trivia

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1. The word criminalize first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some countries, certain substances, such as drugs, are criminalized, leading to a black market and associated social problems

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Related Concepts

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1. Legalization: The process of making something legal, often the opposite of criminalization

2. Stigmatization: The process of labeling certain individuals or groups as deviant or undesirable, often leading to social exclusion and discrimination

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Culture

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The concept of criminalizing certain actions or behaviors has historical and cultural significance, with varying interpretations and applications across different societies and legal systems.

How to Memorize "criminalize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a courtroom scene where someone is being charged with a crime and the word criminalize is used in the context of making that action punishable by law.
   - Imagine a society where certain behaviors are criminalized and people are ostracized or stigmatized as a result.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word criminalize with law, punishment, and negative labels.
   - Associate it with societal taboos and stigmatization

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Criminals are made illegal' to remember the meaning of criminalize

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