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Vinony

lobotomize

verb

  1. to perform a lobotomy on
  2. perform a lobotomy on
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Wiktionary

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English lobotomy Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English lobotomize From lobotomy + -ize.

  1. To perform a lobotomy upon.
  2. To remove the vitality or intelligence from.

    “Eventually, though, the committee found that, in the name of prudent management, they had, essentially, “lobotomized” the firm. Devoid of its personality, and constipated in its decision making, the office muddled its way into mediocrity.”