sublimate

Phonetic Respelling: [ verb suhb-luh-meyt; noun, adjective suhb-luh-mit, -meyt ]

Definition:

v. to redirect ones impulses or instincts to a more socially acceptable expression.

Sentence:

She tried to sublimate her anger by going out and taking a run.

More example sentences:

She tried to sublimate her anger by going out and taking a run.

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Synonyms:

refine; uphold; divert

Antonyms:

lowly; poor; secondary; second-rate

How many syllables in sublimate?

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Divide sublimate into syllables:

sub-li-mate

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