conservatize

conservatize

(kənˈsɜːvəˌtaɪz) or

conservatise

vb
to make or become conservative
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con•serv•a•tize

(kənˈsɜr vəˌtaɪz)

v.t., v.i. -tized, -tiz•ing.
to make or become conservative.
[1840–50]
con•serv`a•ti•za′tion, n.
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