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antisocialize

verb

Etymology

From antisocial + -ize.

  1. derived from sociālis — “of or belonging to a companion or companionship or association, social”
  2. borrowed from social
  3. formed as antisocial — “anti- + social”
  4. suffixed as antisocialize — “antisocial + ize”

Definitions

  1. To make antisocial.

    • A bad experience with an unfriendly person, rough child, or aggressive dog could have an antisocializing effect, turning your Beagle into an overly shy dog, or even a dog who bites out of fear.
    • In other words, the harsh child rearing to obtain unconditional obedience did not of itself antisocialize many Germans.

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