- cretinize
- \\-ənˌīz\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: French crétiniser, from crétin + -iser -ize: to reduce to the condition of a cretin
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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cretinize — /kreet n uyz / or, esp. Brit., /kret /, v.t., v.i., cretinized, cretinizing. to make or become cretinous; cause (a person) to be incapable of normal intelligence or sound judgment. Also, esp. Brit., cretinise. [1855 60; CRETIN + IZE] * * * … Universalium
cretinize — verb To cause to be or act like a cretin … Wiktionary
cretinize — cre·tin·ize … English syllables
cretin — n. 1 a person who is deformed and mentally retarded as the result of a thyroid deficiency. 2 colloq. a stupid person. Derivatives: cretinism n. cretinize v.tr. (also ise). cretinous adj. Etymology: F creacutetin f. Swiss F. creitin, crestin f. L… … Useful english dictionary
