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Meaning of lobotomize | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch lobotomisieren
Español lobotomizar
Français lobotomiser
Italiano lobotomizzare
Português lobotomizar
Svenska lobotomera

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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