sensitize

Other spellings

• (UK) sensitise

Word parts

sensitive + -ize

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /sɛnsɪtaɪz/
• Hyphenation: sen‧si‧tize

Verb

Plain form sensitize

Third-person singular sensitizes

Past tense sensitized

Past participle sensitized

Present participle sensitizing

1. If you sensitize a person, you make them sensitive to something.
   • Antonym: desensitize