Civilizing

Synonyms for "civilizing" (72 found)

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Closest matches (15)

educate acculturate advance ameliorate amend anthropomorphize better boost bring forward broaden broaden the mind catechize demonstrate

Verb(2 words)

civilise cultivate

Strong matches (21)

direct domesticate edify elevate emend enhance enlighten enrich fatten favor forward foster give instruction give lessons in go straight ground guide humanize illumine improve

Verb(1 words)

educate

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civilize

Sample sentences

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Such are the data that clearly show the bestial face of the colonialists, the essence of their "civilizing" activities in the colonies.

Source: tatoeba (10714995)

The economy of the colonies, despite the widely advertised "civilizing activity" of the imperialists, is at the level of the most backward agriculture and cattle breeding.

Source: tatoeba (10903470)

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