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View synonyms for anesthetize

anesthetize

[ uh-nes-thi-tahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, an·es·the·tized, an·es·the·tiz·ing.
  1. to render physically insensible, as by an anesthetic.


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Other Words From

  • an·esthe·ti·zation noun
  • nonan·esthe·tized adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of anesthetize1

1840–50; < Greek anaísthēt ( os ) ( anesthetic ) + -ize

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Example Sentences

They acquired the tools to accomplish the deed, including a stun gun and the chemical means to anesthetize their victims.

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