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Subtilize

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sublimateverb(transitive) (by extension) (figurative, psychoanalysis) To modify (the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct) in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of (such an instinct) into some acceptable activity.
rarefyverb(transitive) To make rare, thin, porous, or less dense.

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rarefyverb(transitive) To make rare, thin, porous, or less dense.
sublimateverb(transitive) (by extension) (figurative, psychoanalysis) To modify (the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct) in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of (such an instinct) into some acceptable activity.
subtilisenounAlternative spelling of subtilize. [(transitive) To make subtle; to make thin or fine; to make less gross or coarse.]
subtiliateverb(obsolete, transitive) To make thin or rare; to rarefy.
refineverb(ambitransitive) To improve in accuracy, delicacy, or excellence.
attenuateverb(transitive) To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.
slightenverb(ambitransitive) To make or become slight; make or become less pronounced, less noticeable, or less obvious.
thinHaving little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
subminiaturizeverb(transitive) To reduce to subminiature scale.
sublimizeverb(transitive) To sublimate.
smallifyverb(transitive) To make small or less significant.
slimnounA type of cigarette substantially longer and thinner than normal cigarettes.
extenuateverb(archaic) (specifically) To diminish or seek to diminish the extent or severity of (a crime, guilt, a mistake, or something else negative) by making apologies or excuses; to palliate.
diluteHaving a low concentration.
unthickenverb(transitive) To make less thick.
slenderizenoun(transitive) To make more slender.
minishnounA surname from Irish.
sublimiseverbAlternative form of sublimize. [(transitive) To sublimate.]
slim downverb(ambitransitive) To reduce weight; to make or become thinner.
unsubstantializeverb(transitive) To make unsubstantial.

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