conservatize

verb

con·​ser·​va·​tize kən-ˈsər-və-ˌtīz 

conservatized; conservatizing

intransitive verb

: to grow conservative

transitive verb

: to make conservative

Word History

Etymology

conservat(ive) entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for conservatize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize