SANITIZE Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word sanitize. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SANITIZE
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| clean | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits • ritually clean or pure • not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination • (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers noun • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead adverb • completely; used as intensifiers • in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating adjective satellite • free of restrictions or qualifications • (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims • free from impurities • (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense • free from sepsis or infection • morally pure • (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections • (of a surface) not written or printed on • exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play • without difficulties or problems • thorough and without qualification • not carrying concealed weapons • free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed • free of drugs verb • make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from • remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits • clean and tidy up the house • clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing • be cleanable • deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc. • remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely • remove while making clean • remove unwanted substances from • remove shells or husks from | ||||||||
| decontaminate | verbv | |||||||
verb • rid of contamination | ||||||||
| disinfect | verbv | |||||||
verb • destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing | ||||||||
| purify | verbv | |||||||
verb • remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation • make pure or free from sin or guilt • become clean or pure or free of guilt and sin | ||||||||
| sterilize | verbv | |||||||
verb • make free from bacteria • make infertile | ||||||||
| sanitise | verbv | |||||||
verb • make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing • make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features | ||||||||
| hygienise | verbv | |||||||
verb • make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing | ||||||||
| hygienize | verbv | |||||||
verb • make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing | ||||||||
