goblinize

/ˌɡɒblɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something or someone resemble a goblin, typically in appearance or character

“The special effects team goblinized the actor to create a frightening monster for the movie.”

2. verb

to take or seize something in a sudden, violent, or unscrupulous manner, as if in a goblin-like way

“The politician was accused of trying to goblinize the power plant, sparking widespread protests.”

3. noun

the act of making something or someone resemble a goblin

“The goblinization of the town’s architecture was a topic of heated debate among the locals.”

Synonyms

  • ghoulify
  • monstrify

Antonyms

  • angelize
  • humanize