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Cretinize
UK
/ˈkrɛtɪnaɪz/
US
/ˈkrɛtɪnaɪz/
Translation of "cretinize" into Russian
cretinize
Verb
UK
/ˈkrɛtɪnaɪz/
US
/ˈkrɛtɪnaɪz/
cretinize
cretinizes
cretinized Past Simple / Past Participle
cretinizing Gerund
кретинизировать
The media tends to cretinize the public by oversimplifying complex issues.
СМИ склонны кретинизировать общественность, чрезмерно упрощая сложные вопросы.
Additional translations
нести околесицу
Definitions
cretinize
Verb
UK
/ˈkrɛtɪnaɪz/
US
/ˈkrɛtɪnaɪz/
To make someone or something appear foolish or stupid.
The satirical show aimed to cretinize the political figures by exaggerating their flaws.
To cause someone to develop cretinism or severe mental deficiency.
Iodine deficiency can cretinize a developing fetus if left untreated.