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Animalize

To endow with the properties of an animal; to represent in animal form.

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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Interpret 76% connected

To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applie…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Represent 76% connected

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Animal 74% connected

An organized living being endowed with sensation and the power of voluntary motion, and also characterized by taking its food into an internal cavity…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Animal 74% connected

An organized living being endowed with sensation and the power of voluntary motion, and also characterized by taking its food into an internal cavity…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Animalization 74% connected

The act of animalizing; the giving of animal life, or endowing with animal properties.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Animalization 74% connected

The act of animalizing; the giving of animal life, or endowing with animal properties.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Brutalize 92% connected

To make brutal; beasty; unfeeling; or inhuman.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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