verb as in strong fondness

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barbarize, uncivilize, degenerate, corrupt

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Example Sentences

Example:Years of conflict and civil war have barbarized the society, leaving it in ruins.

Definition:To degrade or make more barbaric; to make or become cruel, uncivilized, or brutal

From barbarize

Example:Some critics argue that modern convenience has uncivilized many people, stripping them of traditional skills.

Definition:To turn into or make uncivilized; to make or become wild, crude, or rough

From uncivilize

Example:The decline in public morals and values is leading to the degeneration of society.

Definition:To deteriorate in mental, moral, or physical condition; to fall away from a standard, especially as regards discipline or purity

From degenerate

Example:The influence of money can corrupt political institutions and undermine democratic processes.

Definition:To cause to deteriorate in physical or moral health; to deprave; to pervert

From corrupt