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denazify

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /dɪˈnɑːzɪfaɪ/

KK: /dɪˈnɑːzɪfaɪ/

verb
Definition

To remove or eliminate Nazi beliefs, practices, or influences from a person, group, or society.


Example

After the war, the government aimed to denazify the country and promote democratic values.


Tense Forms

Past: denazified

Past Participle: denazified


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the new policy to denazify certain educational materials?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it's important to make sure students learn accurate history.
Sloth A
Absolutely! It helps in building a more inclusive environment.
Sloth B
For sure, we need to ensure that past ideologies don't influence future generations.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
liberate
cleanse
purge
Antonyms
indoctrinate
corrupt
pollute
Root Explanation

Denazify → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal or reversal) and "Nazify" (from "Nazi", referring to the National Socialist German Workers' Party). The word means to remove or reverse the influence of Nazism.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') the influence of the 'Nazi' ideology — that's what denazify means.

Visually Confused Words
nazify
densify
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