mongrelize

/mɔŋˈɡrɛlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something or someone mixed or inferior by adding something of a different kind

“The company tried to mongrelize the new product by incorporating features from their competitors.”

2. verb

to interbreed or crossbreed animals of different breeds or species

“The farmer decided to mongrelize his dogs to create a healthier and more robust breed.”

3. noun

the act of making something or someone mixed or inferior by adding something of a different kind

“The mongrelization of the company’s products led to a loss in sales and customer trust.”

Synonyms

  • corrupt
  • dilute

Antonyms

  • purify
  • refine