mannerize

/məˈnɛrɪzaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to behave in a specified manner, to act in a specified way

“The politician was accused of trying to mannerize the public’s perception of him.”

2. verb

to give a specific character or quality to something

“The artist mannerized the sculpture with intricate details.”

Synonyms

  • act
  • behave
  • portray

Antonyms

  • degrade
  • misbehave