Antonyms for denature
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : dee-ney-cher |
| Phonetic Transcription : diˈneɪ tʃər |
Definition of denature
Origin :- 1878, in modern sense, from French dénaturer (Old French desnaturer "change the nature of; make unnatural"); see de- + nature. Earlier "to make unnatural" (1680s). Related: Denatured.
- As in transform : verb change completely
- As in sophisticate : verb adulterate
- As in adulterate : verb alter or debase, often for profit
- As in alloy : verb adulterate
- There is no way that the military establishment can denature human nature, and change this determining condition.
- Extract from : « The Armed Forces Officer » by U. S. Department of Defense
Synonyms for denature
- alloy
- alter
- amalgamate
- attenuate
- blend
- cheapen
- commingle
- commute
- contaminate
- convert
- cook
- corrupt
- cut
- debase
- defile
- degrade
- denature
- depreciate
- deteriorate
- devalue
- dilute
- diminish
- dissolve
- doctor
- doctor up
- falsify
- impair
- infiltrate
- intermix
- irrigate
- lace
- load
- make impure
- make over
- metamorphose
- mingle
- mix
- mold
- mutate
- phony up
- plant
- pollute
- reconstruct
- reduce
- remodel
- renew
- revamp
- revolutionize
- shave
- shift gears
- sing different tune
- spike
- switch
- switch over
- taint
- thin
- transfer
- transfigure
- transfuse
- translate
- transmogrify
- transmute
- transpose
- turn around
- turn over new leaf
- turn the corner
- turn the tables
- vitiate
- water down
- weaken
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