Definitions

1. verb

to make something unattractive or unappealing, especially aesthetically

“The bleak cityscape was designed to apaesthetize the tourists and prevent them from taking pleasure in its beauty.”

2. verb

to deprive of aesthetic pleasure or interest

“The artist intended to apaesthetize the audience with his intentionally unpleasant and uninviting artwork.”

3. verb

to make something aesthetically unpleasant

“The architect’s vision was to apaesthetize the traditional city center with a modern, imposing skyscraper.”

4. noun

the act or process of making something aesthetically unappealing

“The apaesthetization of the city’s old buildings was met with resistance from preservationists.”