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- [mahr-juh-nl-ahyz]
- /ˈmɑr dʒə nlˌaɪz/
- /ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nə.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahr-juh-nl-ahyz]
- /ˈmɑr dʒə nlˌaɪz/
Definitions of marginalize word
- verb with object marginalize to place in a position of marginal importance, influence, or power: the government's attempts to marginalize criticism and restore public confidence. 1
- noun marginalize Treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral. 1
- transitive verb marginalize alienate sb from society 1
- transitive verb marginalize push sth to the side 1
- verb marginalize To marginalize a group of people means to make them feel isolated and unimportant. 0
- verb marginalize to relegate to the fringes, out of the mainstream; make seem unimportant 0
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Origin of marginalize
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35 for an earlier sense; marginal + -ize
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Parts of speech for Marginalize
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marginalize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for marginalize
verb marginalize
- demean — If you demean yourself, you do something which makes people have less respect for you.
- deprecate — If you deprecate something, you criticize it.
- criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
- disparage — to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners.
- diminish — to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
Antonyms for marginalize
verb marginalize
- promote — to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- celebrate — If you celebrate, you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion or to mark someone's success.
- value — relative worth, merit, or importance: the value of a college education; the value of a queen in chess.
- acclaim — If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically.
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