sophisticate

[səˈfɪstɪkeɪt] · noun

Meaning

A worldly-wise person.
To make less natural or innocent.
To practice sophistry; change the meaning of, or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive.
To alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive.
To make more complex or refined.
Adulterated; not pure; not genuine.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

man of the world(English)doctor up(English)convolute(English)pervert(English)adulterate(English)twist(English)doctor(English)twist around(English)

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Sources

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