decriminalized
The word “decriminalized” has 5 syllables: de-crim-i-nal-ized
It's pronounced as /diˈkrɪmɪnəˌlaɪzd/
What is synonym and antonym for decriminalized?
In the thesaurus, “decriminalized” has 9 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for decriminalized along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for decriminalized
- allowed
- approved
- endorsed
- indorsed
- legalized
- let
- permitted
- sanctioned
- suffered
Antonyms for decriminalized
- banned
- barred
- criminalized
- enjoined
- forbad
- forbade
- illegalized
- interdicted
- outlawed
- prohibited
- proscribed
Meanings of decriminalized
- verb
- To change the laws so something is no longer a crime.
Example Sentences
- The government recently decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
- Many activists are pushing for prostitution to be decriminalized to improve safety and legal protection.
- In some states, the use of psychedelic substances has been decriminalized for therapeutic purposes.
- They decriminalized certain traffic violations to reduce the burden on the court system.
- The country decriminalized same-sex relationships decades ago, promoting greater equality.
On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decriminalized, such as: allowed, approved, banned, barred, criminalized, endorsed, enjoined.
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