dissimilate

/dɪˌsɪməˈleɪt/
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Other forms: dissimilated; dissimilating

Definitions of dissimilate
  1. verb
    become dissimilar or less similar
    “These two related tribes of people gradually dissimilated over time”
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    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
  2. verb
    make dissimilar; cause to become less similar
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    antonyms:
    assimilate
    make similar
    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  3. verb
    become dissimilar by changing the sound qualities
    “These consonants dissimilate”
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    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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