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devitalize
de·vi·tal·ize
/
diˈvaɪt
lˌaɪz
/
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dee-
vahyt
-l-ahyz
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verb (used with object),
de·vi·tal·ized,
de·vi·tal·iz·ing.
to deprive of vitality or vital properties; make lifeless; weaken.
Also,
especially British,
de·vi·tal·ise.
Origin:
1840–50;
de-
+
vitalize
Related forms
de·vi·tal·i·za·tion,
noun
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devitalize
or
devitalise
(diːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz)
—
vb
(
tr
) to lower or destroy the vitality of; make weak or lifeless:
the war devitalized the economy
devitalise
or
devitalise
—
vb
devitali'zation
or
devitalise
—
n
devitali'sation
or
devitalise
—
n
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