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nazify

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈnɑːzaɪ/

KK: /ˈnɑːzaɪ/

verb
Definition

To make something adopt the beliefs or practices associated with Nazism, often involving extreme nationalism and racism.


Example

The regime sought to nazify the education system to promote its ideology.


Tense Forms

Past: nazified

Past Participle: nazified


Conversation
Sloth A
I can't believe some people still try to nazify their views today.
Sloth B
It's shocking, right? History should teach us better lessons than that.
Sloth A
Yeah, we need to stay aware and not let those ideas creep back in.
Sloth B
Absolutely, promoting inclusivity is the way forward.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
indoctrinate
convert
radicalize
Antonyms
liberate
emancipate
free
Root Explanation

Nazify → It is formed from "Nazi" (from German *Nazi*, a colloquial term for a member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party) and "-fy" (meaning to make or to become). The word "nazify" means to make something conform to Nazi ideology or practices.

Memory Tip

Think of the term 'Nazi' as representing a specific ideology, and '-fy' means to make or become. So, nazify means to make something align with Nazi beliefs.

Visually Confused Words
denazify
naifly
naif
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