monstrify

/mənˈstrɪfaɪ, mɑnˈstrɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to change or become into a monster, or to cause something to become monstrous

“The politician’s actions monstrified public trust in the government.”

2. verb (archaic or poetic)

to make or cause to become a monster, or to transform into a monster

“The sorcerer’s curse began to monstrify the young prince, turning him into a fearsome beast.”

Synonyms

  • deform
  • mutilate

Antonyms

  • civilize
  • humanize