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SENSITIZES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Sensitizes.

Sensitizes - as a verb

Make sensitive or aware

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensibilisesensibilizesensifysensitise
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
desensitize

Cause to sense; make sensitive

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensitise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
desensitize

Make sensitive to a drug or allergen

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensitise

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)
sensitise

Example Sentences

"Exposure to violence sensitizes individuals to its effects."
"The training program sensitizes police officers to the challenges faced by marginalized communities."
"The documentary sensitizes viewers to the plight of endangered species."
"Reading literature sensitizes students to different cultural perspectives."
"Experiencing poverty sensitizes people to the struggles faced by those less fortunate."
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Word Game Points

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

SENSITIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is SENSITIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sensitizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SENSITIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is SENSITIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sensitizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SENSITIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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