as in justifies
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses
the propaganda film attempts to deodorize the dictator's history of human rights abuses
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Recent Examples of deodorizes
This not only cleans and deodorizes, but also helps remove mineral deposit buildup.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Cleaning with steam can kill dust mites, bacteria, and germs, reduces allergens, and deodorizes by breaking down odor-causing bacteria.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
Baking soda cuts grease, removes residue, deodorizes, and is gentle and nontoxic.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
This self-cleaning litter box automatically scoops, deodorizes and contains mess with crystal litter, disposable tray and health-tracking sensors.
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Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Cleaning with steam can kill dust mites, bacteria, and germs, reduces allergens, and deodorizes by breaking down odor-causing bacteria.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
Baking soda cuts grease, removes residue, deodorizes, and is gentle and nontoxic.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
This self-cleaning litter box automatically scoops, deodorizes and contains mess with crystal litter, disposable tray and health-tracking sensors.
—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deodorizes
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The good news is that the actual print quality largely justifies the inconvenience.
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Listing, pricing, shipping and storage all take time, so selling is worth it when the payoff justifies the work.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Deputy Ethan Weinzieri explains just some of the work the dogs do.
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In another instance, Mecklenburg allegedly excuses skeptical grand jurors from serving after arguing with them.
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With no more patients in the waiting room, Dua excuses herself to see Haynes in the OR, where medical resident Lee has begun the procedure.
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“Deodorizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deodorizes. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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