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verb
To reverse the animation of; to remove the life force from.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: fantasy
Synonyms: devitalize
Antonyms: animate, reanimate, rejuvenate, revitalize, vitalize
History
From de- + animate.
