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CIVILISING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Civilising.

Civilising - as a verb

Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

Example: "Cultivate your musical taste"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
civilizecultivateeducateschooltrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
downfine-tunepolishrefine
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Raise from a barbaric to a civilized state

Example: "The wild child found wandering in the forest was gradually civilized"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
civilize

Example Sentences

"Expeditions to foreign lands have often been seen as an act of civilising the uncivilized."
"The missionaries played a crucial role in civilising the indigenous population."
"Education is considered a fundamental tool in civilising societies."
"The process of civilising a nation requires patience and understanding."
"Early literature played a significant role in civilising the masses."
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Word Game Points

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

CIVILISING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CIVILISING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, civilising is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CIVILISING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

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

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