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animalize
[ an-uh-muh-lahyz ]
/ ˈæn ə məˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), an·i·mal·ized, an·i·mal·iz·ing.
to excite the animal passions of; brutalize; sensualize.
Fine Arts. to represent in animal form or endow with animal features.
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Also especially British, an·i·mal·ise .
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How to use animalize in a sentence
Then to animalize a substance, is only to destroy the obstacles that prevent its being active or sensible.
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British Dictionary definitions for animalize
animalize
animalise
/ (ˈænɪməˌlaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to rouse to brutality or sensuality or make brutal or sensual
Derived forms of animalize
animalization or animalisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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