denazify

/dɛˈneɪɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to eliminate or remove the influence of Nazism, especially in a country that has been under Nazi occupation, and to replace it with democratic institutions and principles.

“The Allied powers worked to denazify Germany after World War II.”

2. noun

the process or result of eliminating or removing the influence of Nazism, especially in a country that has been under Nazi occupation.

“The denazification of Germany was a complex and challenging process.”

Synonyms

  • de-Nazify
  • demilitarize

Antonyms

  • nazify
  • re-Nazi