Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of reason or to drive insane, often as a result of prolonged exposure to a disease, substance, or condition.

“The prolonged exposure to the toxic fumes began to cretinize the workers, causing them to experience severe cognitive decline.”

2. verb

to reduce to a state of mental or moral degradation, often through a prolonged period of exposure to a particular environment or influence.

“The harsh conditions in the slum environment began to cretinize the residents, making them more vulnerable to crime and poverty.”

3. verb

to cause or become mentally or morally inferior, often as a result of prolonged exposure to a particular environment or influence.

“The lack of education and resources began to cretinize the community, making it harder for them to access better opportunities.”