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单词 deodorizes
释义

deodorize

verb

de·​odor·​ize dē-ˈō-də-ˌrīz How to pronounce deodorize (audio)
deodorized; deodorizing; deodorizes

transitive verb

1
: to eliminate or prevent the offensive odor of
2
: to make (something unpleasant or reprehensible) more acceptable
the movie deodorizes his scandalous career
deodorization
dē-ˌō-də-rə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce deodorize (audio)
noun
deodorizer noun

Synonyms

  • excuse
  • explain away
  • extenuate
  • gloss (over)
  • gloze (over)
  • palliate
  • whitewash
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Example Sentences

We had the carpet cleaned and deodorized. the propaganda film attempts to deodorize the dictator's history of human rights abuses
Recent Examples on the Web This can be used to deodorize, remove stains and clean surfaces. Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 Wipes offer a quick and easy way to deodorize on-the-go. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022 The wipes are made with organic and natural ingredients, such as neem leaf extract to deodorize and citrus essential oils to refresh. Elizabeth Berry And Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 13 June 2022 Pet owners will be delighted that the steam mop can clean and deodorize pet messes, making the house smell fresh. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 8 Apr. 2022 The brilliance lies in its formula, which uses tapioca starch (natural and sans talc) to help absorb oil, and persimmon powder to deodorize hair as if it’s been washed. Julie Tong, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2021 While deodorants are meant to mask odor and deodorize—as the name implies—antiperspirants are designed to prevent the sweating process from occurring in the first place. Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2021 It's designed to clean and deodorize pet messes as well as remove everyday dirt and stained grout on various flooring. Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com, 22 Nov. 2021 To deodorize and neutralize the stinky odor, sprinkle 3 or 4 tablespoons of baking soda in each shoe. Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

deodorize

verb

de·​odor·​ize dē-ˈō-də-ˌrīz How to pronounce deodorize (audio)
deodorized; deodorizing
: to remove odor and especially a bad smell from

Medical Definition

deodorize

transitive verb

de·​odor·​ize
variants or British deodorise
dē-ˈōd-ə-ˌrīz How to pronounce deodorize (audio)
deodorized or British deodorised; deodorizing or British deodorising
: to eliminate or prevent the offensive odor of

deodorizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of deodorize
as in justifies
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses the propaganda film attempts to deodorize the dictator's history of human rights abuses

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • justifies
  • explains
  • palliates
  • excuses
  • extenuates
  • whitewashes
  • explains away
  • minimizes
  • varnishes
  • softens
  • glosses (over)
  • atones
  • apologizes
  • glozes (over)
  • confesses
  • rationalizes
  • sugarcoats
  • mitigates
  • lightens
  • alleviates
  • plays down
  • exonerates
  • exculpates
  • eases
  • acquits
  • vindicates
  • accounts (for)
  • tempers
  • moderates
  • lessens
  • soft-pedals
  • absolves
  • clears
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