Civilizes

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  • v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of civilize.
  • Word Usage
    "Put more nicely, I am fearful of the implications of the implied argument that the social good of marriage is that it "civilizes" men or "civilizes" gay folks."
    Verb Form
    civilized    civilizes    civilizing   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    change    modify    alter   
    Cross Reference
    refine   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    humanize    refine    polish    reclaim    debarbaize   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    civilised    rational    peaceful    enlighten    prosperous