Synonyms for sanitize
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To rid of microorganisms by cleaning or disinfecting.
Related words
- Word family
- sanitization sanitary sanitation
- Other spellings
- sanitise UK
Forms
- Past participle
- sanitized
e.g. sanitized → bowdlerized, hygienized…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sanitize | rising | |
| bowdlerize | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- hygienize
- 10 letters
- bowdlerize, bowdlerise