Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

agenize

verb
/ˈeɪdʒəˌnaɪz/
Definition
To make or become slow or sluggish.
Examples
  • After the long meeting, the team began to agenize, losing their initial enthusiasm.
  • He felt that the lengthy explanations might agenize the listeners.
Meaning
Agenize refers to the action of causing someone or something to be less active, often used in a context where energy or enthusiasm is diminished.
Synonyms
  • slow down
  • decelerate
  • dull