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/kreet"n uyz'/ or, esp. Brit., /kret"-/, v.t., v.i., cretinized, cretinizing.to make or become cretinous; cause (a person) to be incapable of normal intelligence or sound judgment.[1855-60; CRETIN + -IZE]
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cretinize
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cretinize — verb To cause to be or act like a cretin … Wiktionary
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