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SUBLIMATING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Sublimating.

Sublimating - as a noun

The product of vaporization of a solid

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gas
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sublimating - as an adjective satellite

Made pure

Sublimating - as a verb

Direct energy or urges into useful activities

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
airtredirect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make more subtle or refined

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rarefysubtilize

Remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation

Example: "Purify the water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distillmake purepurify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorateamendbetterimprovemeliorate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting

Example: "Sublime iodine"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sublime

Vaporize and then condense right back again

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sublime
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She was actively sublimating her desires by channeling them into her art."
"Through intense physical exercise, he was sublimating his aggression."
"The therapist helped him in sublimating his negative emotions."
"By sublimating her fear, she was able to deliver a flawless presentation."
"He found solace in sublimating his grief through writing poetry."
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Word Game Points

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

SUBLIMATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SUBLIMATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sublimating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUBLIMATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

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

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