defelonize
defelonize · defelonizes · defelonized · defelonizing
To reduce the status of such that it is no longer a felonyTo reduce the status of (a crime) such that it is no longer a felony.
Meaning
1 sensesTo reduce the status of (a crime) such that it is no longer a felony.
Origin
From de- + felon + -ize, apparently on the model of decriminalize.From de- + felon + -ize, apparently on the model of decriminalize.
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Forms
defelonizes, defelonizing, defelonized, defelonized| Base form | defelonize · to defelonize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | defelonizes |
| Present participle | defelonizing |
| Past simple | defelonized |
| Past participle | defelonized |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle