demonetize

American  

[dee-mon-i-tahyz, -muhn-] / diˈmɒn ɪˌtaɪz, -ˈmʌn- /

especially British, demonetise

verb (used with object)

demonetized, demonetizing

1. to divest (a monetary standard or the like) of value.

2. to withdraw (money or the like) from use.

3. to deprive (an issue of postage stamps) of validity by legal methods and without marking the stamps themselves.

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demonetize British  

/ diːˈmʌnɪˌtaɪz /

verb

1. to deprive (a metal) of its capacity as a monetary standard

2. to withdraw from use as currency

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Other Word Forms

• demonetization noun

Etymology

Origin of demonetize

From the French word démonétiser, dating back to 1850–55. See de-, monetize

Example Sentences

In response to her complaints, the filing says, the company "retaliated against her, demonetizing her X account and generating multitudes more images of her".

From BBC

While Atlas is selling outrageous content as “clickbait central,” as West said, Atlas is also clearly aware that YouTube and other platforms will demonetize an episode if the bots catch certain semi-banned trigger words.

From Salon

However, despite the lawsuit and Rockelle’s YouTube account being demonetized as a result of the allegations, Smith and Rockelle are still producing content.

From Los Angeles Times

Carr wants tech companies to be more transparent about their algorithm changes and their decisions to block or demonetize users.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the allegations, YouTube demonetized her channel, which caused her business to lose $300,000 to $500,000 a month, according to court records.

From Los Angeles Times