Dissocialize

/dɪˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/ verb

Definition

To make dissocial; to cause someone to become withdrawn, antisocial, or opposed to society.

Etymology

From dissocial + -ize (verb suffix meaning 'to cause to be' or 'to treat as'). Creates a verb from the adjective dissocial.

Kelly Says

Extreme isolation and trauma can dissocialize a person—turning a social creature into someone who rejects human connection and society's values!

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