单词	lobotomize
释义	lobotomize verb lo·​bot·​o·​mize lō-ˈbä-tə-ˌmīz  lobotomized; lobotomizing transitive verb 1 : to perform a lobotomy on 2 : to deprive of sensitivity, intelligence, or vitality fear of prosecution was causing the press to lobotomize itself Tony Eprile Synonyms castrate damp dampen deaden dehydrate desiccate devitalize enervate geld petrify See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences fear of saying anything controversial has so lobotomized this book on geopolitics that it fails to say anything at all Recent Examples on the Web What the choice actually did was magically lobotomize them, sending them wandering the streets. Steven Strom, Ars Technica, 6 June 2018 In other words, lobotomize the civil rights and antiwar protesters. Rob Verger, Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2014 Word History Etymology lobotomy + -ize First Known Use 1943, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition lobotomize transitive verb lo·​bot·​o·​mize variants or chiefly British lobotomise lō-ˈbät-ə-ˌmīz  lobotomized or chiefly British lobotomised; lobotomizing or chiefly British lobotomising : to sever the frontal lobes of the brain of lobotomize verb as in to undermine 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 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance undermine castrate petrify weaken drain devitalize exhaust deaden enervate desiccate wear dehydrate geld debilitate discourage dampen damp enfeeble sap wear out burn out fatigue demoralize dispirit dishearten daunt tucker (out) do in Antonyms & Near Antonyms stimulate energize vitalize invigorate stir rouse enliven vivify quicken arouse galvanize brace charge electrify provoke incite excite lift inspire fortify resurrect foment instigate revive inflame fire trigger revitalize whip (up) resuscitate reactivate regenerate spark boost rejuvenate ferment reawaken reanimate cheer embolden abet kindle renew refresh buoy reenergize enflame recharge rekindle hearten reawake See More
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