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
The bill also would ban devocalizing both cats and dogs.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 8, 2015
We have similar reservations about devocalizing animals, both cats and dogs.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 8, 2015
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