Synonyms of legalize

legalize

verb

as in to permit

to make (something) legal

They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• permit
• sanction
• allow
• approve
• enable
• license
• accept
• authorize
• ratify
• formalize
• acknowledge
• confirm
• pass
• finalize
• okay
• endorse
• initial
• affirm
• licence
• warrant
• sign
• certify
• validate
• OK
• approbate
• homologate
• indorse
• accredit
• sanctify
• bless
• clear
• canonize
• rubber-stamp
• sign off (on)
• reapprove

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibit
• ban
• forbid
• enjoin
• proscribe
• ignore
• illegalize
• refuse
• disregard
• interdict
• neglect
• overlook
• deny
• reject
• rebut
• spurn
• negative
• disapprove
• veto
• decline
• disallow
• turn down
• rebuff