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denaturalize
verb de·nat·u·ral·ize \(ˌ)dē-ˈna-ch(ə-)rə-ˌlīz\
Definition of DENATURALIZE
transitive verb
1
: to make unnatural
2
: to deprive of the rights and duties of a citizen
— de·nat·u·ral·i·za·tion \(ˌ)dē-ˌna-ch(ə-)rə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
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First Known Use of DENATURALIZE
1800
Rhymes with DENATURALIZE
Americanize, apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, conceptualize, consolation prize, contextualize, decriminalize, delegitimize, demilitarize, departmentalize, depoliticize, desexualize, epigrammatize, etymologize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, individualize, industrialize, internationalize, legitimatize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sensationalize, sentimentalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize
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