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subtilize Definition

sub·til·ize (sut'l īz′, subtil-)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·ized′, -·iz′·ing

  1. to make or become subtle
  2. to discuss or argue with subtle distinctions

Etymology: ML subtilizare < L subtilis, subtle

subtilize Related Forms
sub′·tili·za·tion noun
subtilize Synonyms

subtilize

v.

quibble, mislead, cavil; see deceive, evade 1.

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