Definition of "criminalizing" [criminalizing]

• Present participle of criminalize. (verb)

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• "He stated that he does not believe in criminalizing women who have abortions."
• "For example, over the last few years my religious friends and family members have lamented the current president's lack of success in criminalizing abortion and preventing gay marriage legislation."
• "All of this is putting to one side the problems with the notion of criminalizing something as broad and vague as "material support" itself."