'anesthetize' definitions:

Definition of 'anesthetize'

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verb
Administer an anesthetic drug to; "The patient must be anesthetized before the operation"; "anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth" [syn: anesthetize, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put under, put out] [ant: bring around, bring back, bring round, bring to]

Synonyms of 'anesthetize'

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