English Explanatory Dictionary

lobotomize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To perform a lobotomy upon.
  2. To remove the vitality or intelligence from.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

lobotomize lobotomizes lobotomizing lobotomized lobotomise

Etymology

From lobotomy + -ize.

Derived words

lobotomization lobotomizer nonlobotomized
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