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dissimilate

DEFINITIONS OF: dissimilate

1

v become dissimilar or less similar

“These two related tribes of people gradually dissimilated over time”
Antonyms:
assimilate
become similar to one's environment
Types:
differentiate
become distinct and acquire a different character
Type of:
change
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

v make dissimilar; cause to become less similar

Antonyms:
assimilate
make similar
Type of:
alter, change, modify
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

v become dissimilar by changing the sound qualities

“These consonants dissimilate”
Antonyms:
assimilate
become similar in sound
Type of:
change
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
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