criminalize
/ˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪz/
American
- v. 使...成为犯罪, 定为非法
- Definition
- v. to make an action illegal by law
- Example
- Lawmakers voted to criminalize the sale of the dangerous substance.
- 议员们投票决定将销售这种危险物质的行为定为犯罪。