devocalize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to convert (a speech sound) from a vowel to a glide.
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Now and then a devocalized dog lifted his nose to the ceiling and howled soundlessly.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
We have similar reservations about devocalizing animals, both cats and dogs.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 8, 2015
The bill also would ban devocalizing both cats and dogs.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 8, 2015
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