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diabolize

[ dahy-ab-uh-lahyz ]
/ daɪˈæb əˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), di·ab·o·lized, di·ab·o·liz·ing.
to make diabolic or devilish.
to represent as diabolic.
to subject to diabolic influences.
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Also especially British, di·ab·o·lise .

Origin of diabolize

1695–1705; <Greek diábol(os) devil + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM diabolize

di·ab·o·li·za·tion, noun

Words nearby diabolize

diablerie, diablo, diabolic, diabolical, diabolism, diabolize, diabolo, diacaustic, diacetic acid, diacetone alcohol, diacetyl
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British Dictionary definitions for diabolize

diabolize

diabolise

/ (daɪˈæbəˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
  1. to make (someone or something) diabolical
  2. to subject to the influence of devils
to portray as diabolical
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