verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To make phantom-like or spiritual, or transport into a ghostly realm. dated, derogatory, transitive

   "Do not phantomize the Redeemer when you want him in very deed."

2. 2
   To remove (a goal in a model) from consideration by ensuring it is achieved in advance. transitive

Example

More examples

"Do not phantomize the Redeemer when you want him in very deed."

Etymology

From phantom + -ize.

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