denaturalize

Other forms: denaturalized; denaturalizing; denaturalizes

Definitions of denaturalize
  1. verb
    make less natural or unnatural
    synonyms: denaturalise
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    naturalize
    make more natural or lifelike
    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    strip of the rights and duties of citizenship
    “The former Nazi was denaturalized”
    synonyms: denaturalise
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    naturalize
    make into a citizen
    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘denaturalize'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family