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passivating

adjectiveformaluncommon/ɐpɐsiˈvɐ̃tɨ/a·pas·si·van·te

Definition

1

That makes passive; that induces passivity or inaction.

Usage examples

The monotony of the work had a passivating effect.
His passivating speech discouraged participation.

Common combinations

passivating effectpassivating speech