LOBOTOMIZING Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

lobotomizing

verb

present participle of lobotomize

as in undermining

to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality fear of saying anything controversial has so lobotomized this book on geopolitics that it fails to say anything at all

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Recent Examples of lobotomizing However, new safeguards quickly frustrated AI researchers, who accused the company of intentionally lobotomizing Fable 5. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026 Indeed, Calvin is cheerfully lobotomizing a snowman. — Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026

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Major European and other confederations accuse Infantino of deception, undermining integrity.

— Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
But the coal terminal would take us in the wrong direction, undermining decades of advocacy and millions of dollars of state investment.

— Veronica Eady, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

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To deodorize and tackle slow-draining sinks, sprinkle a bit of baking soda down the drain before pouring a generous amount of apple cider vinegar.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026
For best results, focus on giving your ficus well-draining soil and plenty of bright, partial light.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of draining

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Sansoni’s study suggests that years of scrolling on Instagram can weaken our ability to rely on these inner signals, essentially weakening our brain’s ability to accurately perceive its own face and body.

— Nicole Karlis, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
The danger Pelath is concerned about is when the river banks are saturated, some root systems let go, sending more trees into the river and weakening the banks.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of weakening

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The ruling involves 16 men's basketball players who sued the NCAA in Cobb County Superior Court in July after exhausting four seasons of college eligibility.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Countless veterans whom Perry had gotten to know had experienced similarly stark recoveries after exhausting conventional treatments for brain injuries and trauma, and turning to ibogaine.

— Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

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