jargonize

/ˈdʒɑrnɪzaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or express something into jargon

“The technical manual was accused of jargonizing the complex concepts and making them inaccessible to the average reader.”

2. verb

to speak or write in jargon

“The marketing team was accused of jargonizing the product’s features, making it sound more impressive than it actually was.”

3. noun

the act of converting or expressing something into jargon

“The use of jargonization in the company’s reports made it difficult for outsiders to understand the financial data.”

4. noun

a style of speaking or writing that uses jargon

“The company’s jargonization in their marketing materials was seen as overly complex and confusing.”

Synonyms

  • babble
  • gobbledegook

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • simplify