devitalize
[ dee-vahyt-l-ahyz ]
/ diˈvaɪt lˌaɪz /
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verb (used with object), de·vi·tal·ized, de·vi·tal·iz·ing.
to deprive of vitality or vital properties; make lifeless; weaken.
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Also especially British, de·vi·tal·ise .
OTHER WORDS FROM devitalize
de·vi·tal·i·za·tion, nounWords nearby devitalize
devisable, devisal, devise, devisee, devisor, devitalize, devitalized, devitalized pulp, devitrify, Devizes, devocalize
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British Dictionary definitions for devitalize
devitalize
devitalise
/ (diːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to lower or destroy the vitality of; make weak or lifelessthe war devitalized the economy
Derived forms of devitalize
devitalization or devitalisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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