Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defamiliarize
verb
/ˌdiːfəmɪlɪəˈraɪz/
Definition
To make something unfamiliar or strange, typically by presenting it in a new light or perspective.
Examples
- By using poetic devices, the author aims to defamiliarize the ordinary experiences of daily life.
- The artwork defamiliarized the viewer’s understanding of reality, compelling them to reconsider their surroundings.
Meaning
The act of altering one’s perception of a common thing or concept to see it in a different, often more profound way.
Synonyms
- alienate
- estrange
- unfamiliarize
