legalize
The word “legalize” has 3 syllables: le-gal-ize
It's pronounced as /ˈliːɡəˌlaɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for legalize?
In the thesaurus, “legalize” has 34 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for legalize along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for legalize
- accept
- accredit
- acknowledge
- affirm
- allow
- approbate
- approve
- authorize
- bless
- canonize
- certify
- clear
- confirm
- enable
- endorse
- finalize
- formalize
- homologate
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- initial
- licence
- license
- ok
- okay
- pass
- permit
- ratify
- reapprove
- rubber-stamp
- sanctify
- sanction
- sign
- validate
- warrant
Antonyms for legalize
- ban
- decline
- deny
- disallow
- disapprove
- disregard
- enjoin
- forbid
- ignore
- illegalize
- interdict
- negative
- neglect
- overlook
- prohibit
- proscribe
- rebuff
- rebut
- refuse
- reject
- spurn
- turn down
- veto
Meanings of legalize
- verb
- To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.
Example Sentences
- The government is working on a bill to legalize medical marijuana.
- Activists have long fought to legalize same-sex marriage across the country.
- Some states decided to legalize recreational cannabis.
- There is ongoing debate about whether to legalize online gambling.
- The new administration promised to legalize undocumented immigrants under certain conditions.
On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to legalize, such as: accept, accredit, acknowledge, affirm, allow, approbate, approve.
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