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illegalize Antonyms

Opposite of illegalize

Pinning down the opposite of illegalize requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make or declare (something) illegal or unlawful; to prohibit by law.

Usage Example

"Several municipalities have passed ordinances to legalize the commercial sale of invasive plant species."

Strongest
legalize
decriminalize
Strong
legitimize
authorize
sanction
permit
allow

Similar words to illegalize

Words similar to illegalize shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

outlaw
criminalize
prohibit
ban
proscribe
forbid
interdict
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• Nearby Words

illegal
illegality
illegalization
illegalize
illegally
illegibility
illegible

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Illegalize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/illegalize
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