animize

/əˈnɛmɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of the power of speech; to render speechless

“The politician’s opponents tried to anemize him during the debate.”

2. verb

to deprive of the power of making a sound or noise

“The strong wind anemized the bird’s song.”

Synonyms

  • muzzle
  • silence

Antonyms

  • articulate
  • eloquence