denaturalize

de·nat·u·ral·ize

verb \(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

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