apesthetize

/ˌæpəsˈθɛtˌaɪz, ˌæpsɪˈθɛtˌaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make aesthetically displeasing or repulsive

“The artist’s attempt to apesthetize the historical monument sparked outrage from the community.”

2. noun

the act of making aesthetically displeasing or repulsive

“The apesthetization of the city’s once-beautiful park led to public protests.”

Synonyms

  • debase
  • disfigure

Antonyms

  • aesthetize
  • beautify