accustomize

/əˈkʌstəmaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause someone to become accustomed to something, especially a new or unpleasant situation

“The doctor had to accustom her to the pain of the injections.”

2. verb

to adapt or modify something for a specific use or purpose

“The software engineers had to accustom the system to handle the increased traffic.”

3. noun

the act of accustoming someone or something to a new or unpleasant situation

“The accustomization process was long and tiring for the patients.”

Synonyms

  • acclimate
  • adjust
  • habituate

Antonyms

  • harden
  • sensitize