de·odor·ize
dē-ˈō-də-ˌrīz 
deodorized; deodorizing; deodorizes
1
: to eliminate or prevent the offensive odor of
2
: to make (something unpleasant or reprehensible) more acceptable
The movie deodorizes his scandalous career.
deodorizer
noun
de·odor·i·za·tion
(ˌ)dēˌōdərə̇ˈzāshən
-ˌrīˈz-
plural -s
: the act or process of deodorizing or the state of being deodorized
Examples of deodorize in a Sentence
Verb
We had the carpet cleaned and deodorized.
the propaganda film attempts to deodorize the dictator's history of human rights abuses
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
These bleach-free tablets eliminate toilet stains and deliver deodorizing power with every flush.
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Compost Deodorizer Baking soda can deodorize our fridge, so why not use it on a stinky compost pile?
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This not only cleans and deodorizes, but also helps remove mineral deposit buildup.
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Verb
Baking soda and vinegar offer an eco-friendly way to clear and deodorize drains.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
These bleach-free tablets eliminate toilet stains and deliver deodorizing power with every flush.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Compost Deodorizer Baking soda can deodorize our fridge, so why not use it on a stinky compost pile?
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
This not only cleans and deodorizes, but also helps remove mineral deposit buildup.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Deodorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorize. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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deodorize
verb
de·odor·ize
dē-ˈōd-ə-ˌrīz
deodorized; deodorizing
: to eliminate or prevent the unpleasant odor of
deodorizer
noun
Medical Definition
deodorize
transitive verb
de·odor·ize
variants
or British deodorise
deodorized or British deodorised; deodorizing or British deodorising
: to eliminate or prevent the offensive odor of
deodorizer
noun
or British deodoriser
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