To cause someone to lose social connections, skills, or their ability to interact well with others, often through isolation or removal from society.
From prefix 'de-' (reversal) plus 'socialize' (to interact with others). A modern verb describing how isolation removes someone's social abilities.
Solitary confinement in prisons doesn't just punish people—it actually desocializes them, making it harder for them to reintegrate into society even after release.
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