illegalize

The word “illegalize” has 4 syllables: il-le-gal-ize

It's pronounced as /ɪˈliːɡəlaɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for illegalize?

In the thesaurus, “illegalize” has 13 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for illegalize along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for illegalize

  • ban
  • bar
  • condemn
  • disallow
  • exclude
  • forbid
  • halt
  • outlaw
  • prevent
  • prohibit
  • proscribe
  • restrict
  • suppress

Antonyms for illegalize

  • admit
  • allow
  • approve
  • decriminalize
  • include
  • legalize
  • let
  • let go
  • permit
  • push
  • release
  • welcome

Example Sentences

  • The government decided to illegalize the sale of certain firearms in response to rising crime rates.
  • It's important to carefully consider the consequences before deciding to illegalize any substance or activity.
  • The new law sought to illegalize the use of certain pesticides due to their harmful effects on the environment.
  • There has been ongoing debate about whether to illegalize certain types of gambling to protect vulnerable individuals from addiction.
  • Some argue that it's not effective to simply illegalize drugs without addressing the underlying social issues that contribute to substance abuse.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illegalize, such as: admit, allow, approve, ban, bar, condemn, decriminalize.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


Browse the Thesaurus