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.”

Synonyms

  • infect
  • spread

Antonyms

  • cure
  • heal