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vitiate
verbgeneral usecommon/visiˈaɾ/vi·ci·ar
Definitions
21
To make defective, imperfect, or invalid; to corrupt, adulterate.
Usage examples
“An error in the protocol can vitiate the entire scientific experiment.”
“The bribery attempt aimed to vitiate the public tender.”
Common combinations
vitiate the processvitiate the resultvitiate the game
2
To cause or develop an addiction, a physical or psychological dependence.
Usage examples
“That substance can quickly become addictive.”
“He became addicted to online gambling.”
Common combinations
get addicted to drugsget addicted to gamblingget addicted to shopping