deglamorize

deglamorize
deglamorization, deglamourization, n.
/dee glam"euh ruyz'/, v.t., deglamorized, deglamorizing.
to take away the glamor of; treat so as to reduce the attractiveness or status of.
Also, deglamourize; esp. Brit., deglamorise.
[1935-40; DE- + GLAMORIZE]

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