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Privatize
verb
/ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/
Word Frequency:
0.2
Definitions
1.
verb
To release government control of (a business or industry) to private industry.
2.
verb
To make (a variable, etc.) private in scope.
Synonyms
denationalize
privatise
distort
maim
deprivatize
reprivatize
reprivatise
demonopolize
unprivatize
denationalise
divest
decommercialize
Antonyms
nationalize
Rhymes With
scrutinize
surmise
aggrandize
emphasize
recognize
actualize
analyze
reprise
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