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- \ˈē-thə-ˌrīz\
- /ˈiː.θə.raɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- \ˈē-thə-ˌrīz\
Definitions of etherize word
- noun etherize Anesthetize (a person or animal) with ether. 1
- verb etherize to subject (a person) to the anaesthetic influence of ether fumes; anaesthetize 0
- verb transitive etherize to anesthetize (a patient) with ether fumes 0
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Parts of speech for Etherize
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etherize popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
etherize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for etherize
verb etherize
- diminish — to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
- muffle — to wrap with something to deaden or prevent sound: to muffle drums.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- desensitise — to lessen the sensitiveness of.
- desensitize — To desensitize someone to things such as pain, anxiety, or other people's suffering, means to cause them to react less strongly to them.
Antonyms for etherize
verb etherize
- advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- brighten — If someone brightens or their face brightens, they suddenly look happier.
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