syphilise
/sɪˈfɪlaɪz/Definitions
1. verb
to infect with syphilis
“The disease was syphilised to millions during the 19th century.”
2. verb
to infect with syphilis in a specified place
“The city centre has been syphilised with this disease for decades.”
3. noun
the act of infecting someone with syphilis
“The syphilisation of my brother was a major concern for our family.”
4. noun
the spread of syphilis in a specific area
“The syphilisation of the local population was a growing concern among health officials.”