carnalize

Other forms: carnalized; carnalizing

Definitions of carnalize
  1. verb
    debase through carnal gratification
    synonyms: carnalise, sensualise, sensualize
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    type of:
    corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate
    corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
  2. verb
    ascribe to an origin in sensation
    synonyms: carnalise, sensualise, sensualize
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    type of:
    ascribe, assign, attribute, impute
    attribute or credit to
  3. verb
    represent materialistically, as in a painting or a sculpture
    synonyms: carnalise, sensualise, sensualize
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    type of:
    interpret, represent
    create an image or likeness of
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