animalize

[ an-uh-muh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, an·i·mal·ized, an·i·mal·iz·ing.

1. to excite the animal passions of; brutalize; sensualize.
2. Fine Arts. to represent in animal form or endow with animal features.

animalize

/ ˈænɪməˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to rouse to brutality or sensuality or make brutal or sensual

Derived Forms

• ˌanimaliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• ani·mal·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of animalize¹

First recorded in 1735–45; animal + -ize

Example Sentences

Then to animalize a substance, is only to destroy the obstacles that prevent its being active or sensible.

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