"Sterilize" validity in different word game dictionaries
Dictionary | Validity |
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Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"sterilize" Definition
- [often passive] sterilize something to kill the bacteria in or on something
- [usually passive] sterilize somebody/something to make a person or an animal unable to have babies, especially by removing or blocking their sex organs
"sterilize" Synonyms & Antonyms
"sterilize" synonyms:
- clean,
- disinfect,
- purify,
- decontaminate,
- fumigate,
- sanitise,
- sanitize,
- autoclave,
- pasteurise,
- pasteurize,
- cleanse,
- depollute,
- depurate,
- antisepticize,
- bleach,
- change,
- desexualize,
- incapacitate,
- clean-thoroughly
"sterilize" antonyms:
- contaminate,
- adulterate,
- aid,
- assist,
- continue,
- corrupt,
- dirty,
- help,
- keep,
- remain,
- pollute,
- defile,
- taint,
- stain,
- soil,
- spoil,
- befoul,
- foul,
- sully