"asocialize" meaning in English

See asocialize in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

Forms: asocializes [present, singular, third-person], asocializing [participle, present], asocialized [participle, past], asocialized [past]
Etymology: From asocial + -ize. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|asocial|ize}} asocial + -ize Head templates: {{en-verb}} asocialize (third-person singular simple present asocializes, present participle asocializing, simple past and past participle asocialized)
  1. (transitive) To cause to become asocial; to disconnect (someone or something) from society or societal norms. Tags: transitive Synonyms: asocialise

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