Recharacterization

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The assignment of a new character or personality to something. countable, uncountable

    "Images of trapped, unconscious, and dead wolves reflect as well as contribute to the recharacterization of the wolf."

  2. 2
    The treatment of a certain course of conduct in a different manner to which the participants describe it. countable, uncountable

    "You owe tax on April 15 on $100,000, unless you reverse the transaction — a process called recharacterization."

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"Images of trapped, unconscious, and dead wolves reflect as well as contribute to the recharacterization of the wolf."

Etymology

From re- + characterization.

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