deodorize
verb
de·odor·ize
dē-ˈō-də-ˌrīz 
deodorized; deodorizing; deodorizes
1
: to eliminate or prevent the offensive odor of
2
: to make (something unpleasant or reprehensible) more acceptable
the movie deodorizes his scandalous career
deodorizer
noun
Examples of deodorize in a Sentence
We had the carpet cleaned and deodorized.
the propaganda film attempts to deodorize the dictator's history of human rights abuses
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There are multiple buttons and settings to change out your trash bag, change out the litter, deodorize the litter box, level the litter and more.
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Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
There are also a few gems that clearly paint Holland as a dedicated animal owner, like a nose and paw balm, a deodorizing spray and a combing brush for dogs.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
What’s on the inside counts, too: The talc-free powder is formulated with tapioca starch for oil absorption, tsubaki seed oil to soothe and hydrate the scalp, and persimmon powder to deodorize the hair.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
What is the best way to clean and deodorize a dishwasher?
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
There are also a few gems that clearly paint Holland as a dedicated animal owner, like a nose and paw balm, a deodorizing spray and a combing brush for dogs.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
What’s on the inside counts, too: The talc-free powder is formulated with tapioca starch for oil absorption, tsubaki seed oil to soothe and hydrate the scalp, and persimmon powder to deodorize the hair.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
What is the best way to clean and deodorize a dishwasher?
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deodorize
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“Deodorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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deodorize
verb
de·odor·ize
dē-ˈōd-ə-ˌrīz
deodorized; deodorizing
: to eliminate or prevent the unpleasant odor of
deodorizer
noun
Medical Definition
deodorize
transitive verb
de·odor·ize
variants
or British deodorise
deodorized or British deodorised; deodorizing or British deodorising
: to eliminate or prevent the offensive odor of
deodorizer
noun
or British deodoriser
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