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SENSITIZE

(verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Sensitize.

Sensitize - as a verb

Make sensitive or aware

Example: "He was not sensitized to her emotional needs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensibilisesensibilizesensifysensitise9
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
desensitize21

Cause to sense; make sensitive

Example: "She sensitized me with respect to gender differences in this traditional male-dominated society"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensitise9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
desensitize21

Make sensitive to a drug or allergen

Example: "Long-term exposure to this medicine may sensitize you to the allergen"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensitise9

Make (a material) sensitive to light, often of a particular colour, by coating it with a photographic emulsion

Example: "Sensitize the photographic film"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensitise9

Example Sentences

"We need to sensitize the public about the dangers of plastic pollution."
"The training program aims to sensitize employees to issues of diversity and inclusion."
"The campaign seeks to sensitize teenagers to the importance of mental health."
"The documentary aims to sensitize viewers to the realities of climate change."
"Parents should sensitize their children to the value of money and hard work."
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Word Game Points

Is SENSITIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sensitize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SENSITIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is SENSITIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sensitize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SENSITIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is SENSITIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sensitize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SENSITIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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