idiotize

transitive verb

id·​i·​ot·​ize
-ətˌīz,
-əˌtīz
-ed/-ing/-s
: to make a fool of : cause to become or behave like an idiot

Word History

Etymology

idiot entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of idiotize was in 1775

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“Idiotize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idiotize. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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