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(de-pres-sur-ized) 4 syllables

Definition

verb. 1 to remove the air pressure from a pressurized compartment of an aircraft or spacecraft; 2 to relieve the tensions of; cause to relax

Example Sentence

The ship was depressurized before it reached the surface.

Synonyms

to relieve tension; cause to relax; remove pressure

Antonyms

tense

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