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an⋅i⋅mal⋅ize

[an-uh-muh-lahyz]
–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
1. to excite the animal passions of; brutalize; sensualize.
2. Fine Arts. to represent in animal form or endow with animal features.
Also, especially British, an⋅i⋅mal⋅ise.


Origin:
1735–45; animal + -ize


an⋅i⋅mal⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
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