Word: CRIMINALIZING
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Definition of CRIMINALIZING
- To make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban.
- To treat as a criminal.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
📜 Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
🗣️ Example Sentences
- • "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "criminalizing" in early literature."
- • "In professional circles, using the word "criminalizing" conveys a high level of precision."
💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "Z", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 27 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 27 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | ✓ Valid | 33 pts |
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CRIMINALIZING:
- # the criminalizing effect
- # master of criminalizing
- # playing with criminalizing
- # in terms of criminalizing
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