pessimize

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Synonyms: pessimism, pessimist, passivize

Antonyms: pessimism, pessimist, passivize

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To take a [[pessimistic]] [[view#Noun|view]] of; to [[speak]] of in a [[negative#Adjective|negative]] or pessimistic way.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make (something) [[pessimal]] or the [[worst]]; {{lb|en|in a weaker sense}} to make (something, such as a [[computer]] [[program#Noun|program]]) less [[efficient]].
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[think#Verb|think]] like a [[pessimist]]; to [[believe]] the worst.
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To become pessimal or the worst.

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