recriminalize

crim·i·nal·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krim-uh-nl-ahyz]
- /ˈkrɪm ə nlˌaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krim-uh-nl-ahyz]
- /ˈkrɪm ə nlˌaɪz/

Definitions of recriminalize word

verb with object recriminalize to make punishable as a crime: To reduce the graffiti on subway cars, he wants to criminalize the selling of spray paint to minors. 1
verb with object recriminalize to make a criminal of: Drug use has criminalized him. 1

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Origin of recriminalize

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; criminal + -ize

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Parts of speech for Recriminalize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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recriminalize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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