Synonyms of illegalize

illegalize

verb

(ˌ)i(l)-ˈlē-gə-ˌlīz 

as in to outlaw

to make or declare contrary to the law

a bill that would illegalize the private use of fireworks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outlaw
• ban
• criminalize
• prohibit
• forbid
• proscribe
• enjoin
• bar
• interdict

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• legalize
• let
• permit
• allow
• decriminalize
• suffer
• approve
• endorse
• sanction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of illegalize

Basis for the suit to illegalize the union, lawyers explained, is the difference in race between the participants. — sandiegouniontribune.com, 28 Feb. 2018

Rather than negotiating a political agreement, Madrid decided to illegalize Basque political parties allegedly linked with terrorism and to prosecute their leaders. — Sergi Pardos-Prado, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2017