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de·my·thol·o·gize
 demythologize
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- pronunciation:
- di
mih
tha
l
jaIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
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demythologizes, demythologizing, demythologized |
| definition: |
to discount or do away with the mythological characteristics or mythical associations of, as in an attempt to arrive at a more realistic understanding.
Recent books have demythologized some old-time sports heroes. |
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| derivation: |
demythologization (n.) |
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