conservatize

[ kuhn-sur-vuh-tahyz ]

verb (used with or without object),con·serv·a·tized, con·serv·a·tiz·ing.
  1. to make or become conservative.

Origin of conservatize

1
First recorded in 1840–50; conservat(ive) + -ize
  • Also especially British, con·serv·a·tise .

Other words from conservatize

  • con·serv·a·ti·za·tion, noun

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