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antisocialize en · VERB

Etymology

From antisocial + -ize.

Meanings

  1. (transitive) To make antisocial.
    • In other words, the harsh child rearing to obtain unconditional obedience did not of itself antisocialize many Germans. 2014, Henri Parens, War Is Not Inevitable: On the Psychology of War and Aggression:
    • A bad experience with an unfriendly person, rough child, or aggressive dog could have an antisocializing effect, turning your Beagle into an overly shy dog, or even a dog who bites out of fear. 2009, Eve Adamson, Beagles, page 26:

Forms

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antisocializes Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
antisocializing Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
antisocialized Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
antisocialized Tense=Past lexicographic