#change_of_state the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
supertype: #change the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"
subtype: #aeration the act of charging a liquid with a gas making it effervescent
subtype: #passage__transition the act of passing from one state or place to the next
subtype: #fossilization__fossilisation becoming inflexible or out of date
subtype: #meddling__tampering the act of altering something secretly or improperly
subtype: #transfer__transference the act of transfering something from one form to another; "the transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise"
subtype: #termination__ending__conclusion the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement"
subtype: #demonetization__demonetisation ending something (e.g. gold or silver) as no longer the legal tender of a country
subtype: #tone_ending__release (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
subtype: #plosion the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
subtype: #windup__completion__culmination__mop_up__mopup a concluding action
subtype: #finish.windup__finishing the act of finishing; "his best finish in a major tournament was third"; "the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause"
subtype: #finale__close__closing_curtain__closingcurtain__finis__fini the concluding part of any performance
subtype: #finalization__finalisation the act of finalizing
subtype: #follow-through carrying something to full completion; "I appreciated his follow-through on his promise"
subtype: #graduation the successful completion of a program of study
subtype: #retirement withdrawal from your position or occupation
subtype: #hibernation the act of retiring into inactivity; "he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years"
subtype: #rustication.retirement the action of retiring to and living in the country
subtype: #relinquishment__relinquishing the act of relinquishing
subtype: #cession__ceding the act of ceding
subtype: #ceding_back__recession the act of ceding back
subtype: #handover act of relinquishing property or authority etc: "the handover of occupied territory"
subtype: #waiver__release a formal written statement of relinquishment
subtype: #granting_immunity__exemption__immunity an act exempting someone; "he was granted immunity from prosecution"
subtype: #fix an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear; "collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers"
subtype: #dissolution__breakup the termination of a relationship
subtype: #annulment__invalidation a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc)
subtype: #dissolution_of_marriage an annulment of a marriage
subtype: #overthrow the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
subtype: #subversive_activity__subversion the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government
subtype: #adjournment.termination__dissolution the termination of a meeting
subtype: #dismission__dismissal__discharge__firing__liberation__release__sacking the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
subtype: #conge an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal
subtype: #removal.dismission dismissal from office
subtype: #deactivation__inactivation breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)
subtype: #dishonorable_discharge a discharge from the US Army for a grave offense (as sabotage or espionage or cowardice or murder)
subtype: #Section_Eight a discharge from the US Army based on unfitness or character traits deemed undesirable
subtype: #destruction__devastation termination by an act of destruction
subtype: #disaster an act that has disastrous consequences
subtype: #kill the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile; "the pilot reported two kills during the mission"
subtype: #laying_waste__ruin__ruining__ruination__wrecking destruction achieved by wrecking something
subtype: #razing__leveling__tearing_down__tearingdown__demolishing complete destruction of a building
subtype: #obliteration__annihilation destruction by annihilating something
subtype: #atomization__atomisation annihilation by reducing something to atoms
subtype: #pulverization__pulverisation annihilation by pulverizing something
subtype: #vaporization__vaporisation annihilation by vaporizing something
subtype: #decimation destroying or killing a great proportion of the population (literally every tenth person)
subtype: #self-destruction the act of destroying yourself; "his insistence was pure self-destruction"
subtype: #sabotage a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
subtype: #extermination__liquidation the act of exterminating
subtype: #holocaust an act of great destruction and loss of life
subtype: #demolition the act of demolishing
subtype: #vandalism__hooliganism__malicious_mischief__maliciousmischief willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
subtype: #killing__putting_to_death the act of terminating a life
subtype: #deathblow__coupdegrace the blow that kills (usually mercifully)
subtype: #death.killing the act of killing; "he had two deaths on his conscience"
subtype: #euthanasia__mercy_killing__mercykilling the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
subtype: #manslaughter unlawful killing of a human being without malice
subtype: #chance-medley unpremeditated killing of a human being in self defense
subtype: #murder__homicide__slaying unlawful premeditated killing of a human being
subtype: #bloodshed__blood__gore the shedding of blood resulting in murder; "he avenged the blood of his kinsmen"
subtype: #parricide murder of your own parents
subtype: #matricide murder of your mother
subtype: #patricide murder of your father
subtype: #elimination.murder__liquidation the murder of a competitor
subtype: #carnage__slaughter__butchery the savage and excessive killing of people
subtype: #bloodbath__bloodletting__bloodshed__battue indiscriminate slaughter
subtype: #assassination murder of a public figure by surprise attack
subtype: #dry-gulching__drygulching the act of killing from ambush
subtype: #fratricide the act of murdering your own brother or sister
subtype: #hit.murder a murder carried out by an underworld syndicate; "it has all the earmarks of a Mafia hit"
subtype: #infanticide murdering an infant
subtype: #shoot-down__shootdown murder by shooting someone down in cold blood
subtype: #tyrannicide killing a tyrant
subtype: #thuggee murder and robbery by thugs
subtype: #dispatch__despatch the murder or execution of someone
subtype: #fell the act of felling something (as a tree)
subtype: #immolation killing as a sacrificial act
subtype: #self-annihilation__suicide__self-destruction the act of killing yourself
subtype: #assisted_suicide suicide of a terminally ill person that involves an assistant who serves to make dying as painless and dignified as possible
subtype: #felo-de-se an act of deliberate self destruction
subtype: #harakiri__hara-kiri__harikari (Japan) ritual suicide by self-disembowelment on a sword; practiced by warriors in the traditional Japanese society
subtype: #suttee the act of a Hindu widow willingly cremating herself on the funeral pyre of her dead husband
subtype: #slaughter the killing of animals (as for food)
subtype: #lynching putting to death by mob action without due process of law
subtype: #poisoning killing by the administration of poison
subtype: #gassing the deliberate act of poisoning someone with gas
subtype: #regicide the act of killing a king
subtype: #shooting killing by gunfire; "when the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies"
subtype: #drive-by_shooting shooting someone from a car as it is driven past the victim
subtype: #wing_shooting shooting game birds that are flying (on the wing)
subtype: #suffocation__asphyxiation killing by depriving of oxygen
subtype: #strangling__choking__strangulation__throttling the act of suffocating by constricting the windpipe; "no evidence that the choking was done by the accused"
subtype: #ritual_killing__sacrifice the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity
subtype: #hecatomb a great sacrifice; an ancient Greek or Roman sacrifice of 100 oxen
subtype: #immolation.ritual_killing to kill as a sacrifice by fire
subtype: #electrocution killing by electric shock
subtype: #decapitation__beheading killing by cutting off the head
subtype: #genocide__race_murder__racial_extermination systematic killing of a racial or cultural group
subtype: #Holocaust__final_solution__finalsolution the Nazi program of exterminating Jews under Hitler
subtype: #massacre__mass_murder the wanton killing of many people
instance: #Battle_of_the_Little_Bighorn__Little_Bighorn__Battle_of_Little_Bighorn__Custer's_Last_Stand
subtype: #abolition__abolishment the act of abolishing
subtype: #liquidation__settlement terminating a business operation
subtype: #viaticus_settlement__viatical_settlement sale of an insurance policy by a terminally ill policy holder
subtype: #drug_withdrawal__withdrawal the termination of drug taking
subtype: #cold_turkey complete and abrupt withdrawal of all addictive drugs on which you have become dependent
subtype: #closedown__closure__shutdown termination of operations
subtype: #plant_closing__plantclosing act of shutting down operation of a plant
subtype: #bank_closing act of closing down a bank because of a fiscal emergency or failure
subtype: #layoff the act of laying off an employee or a work force
subtype: #extinguishing__extinction__quenching the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning; "the extinction of the lights"
subtype: #fade__disappearance gradually ceasing to be visible
subtype: #abortion termination of pregnancy
subtype: #spontaneous_abortion__spontaneousabortion__miscarriage__stillbirth a natural loss of the products of conception
subtype: #habitual_abortion repeated spontaneous abortion (often for no known reason)
subtype: #imminent_abortion__threatened_abortion the appearance of symptoms that signal the impending loss of the products of conception
subtype: #incomplete_abortion__partial_abortion__partialabortion termination of pregnancy without expulsion of all of the products of conception
subtype: #induced_abortion__inducedabortion a deliberate termination of pregnancy
subtype: #aborticide__feticide the act of destroying a fetus
subtype: #therapeutic_abortion__therapeuticabortion a legally induced abortion for medical reasons (as when the mother's life is threatened)
subtype: #suction_curettage__suctioncurettage__vacuum_aspiration a method of induced abortion; prior to the 14th week of gestation the embryo and placenta are removed by applying suction to the dilated cervix
subtype: #defusing__deactivation the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
subtype: #discontinuance__discontinuation the act of discontinuing
subtype: #disfranchisement the discontinuation of a franchise; especially the discontinuation of the right to vote
subtype: #disinheritance the act by a donor that terminates the right of a person to inherit
subtype: #dismount the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
subtype: #nullification__override the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
subtype: #cancellation the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement
subtype: #abrogation__repeal__annulment an official or legal cancellation
subtype: #vacation the act of making something legally void
subtype: #recall the act of removing an official by petition
subtype: #revocation the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done; "the revocation of a law"
subtype: #write-off__writeoff the act of cancelling a debt as uncollectible
subtype: #attainder__civil_death__civildeath cancellation of civil rights
subtype: #recission__rescission the act of rescinding; (law) the cancellation of a contract and the return of the parties to the positions they would have had if the contract had not been made; recission may be brought about by decree or by mutual consent
subtype: #vitiation nullification by the destruction of the legal force; rendering null; "the vitiation of the contract"
subtype: #counteraction__neutralization__neutralisation action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
subtype: #neutralization__neutralisation action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of Belgium"
subtype: #reversal a change from one state to the opposite state; "there was a reversal of autonomic function"
subtype: #regress__regres__reversion__retrogression__retroversion returning to a former state
subtype: #commencement__beginning__start the act of starting something; "he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations"
subtype: #rise_to_power__accession the act of attaining a new office or right
subtype: #activation making active and effective (as a bomb)
subtype: #tone-beginning__attack a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
subtype: #constitution__establishment__formation__organization__organisation the act of forming something; "the constitution of a PTA group"; "he still remembers the establishment of the hospital"
subtype: #unionization__unionisation act of forming labor unions
subtype: #colonization__colonisation__settlement the act of colonizing
subtype: #populating__population the act of populating (causing to live in a place); "he deplored the population of colonies with convicted criminals"
subtype: #Creation (theology) God's act of bringing the universe into existence
subtype: #debut__introduction__first_appearance__firstappearance__launching__unveiling__entry the act of beginning something new; "they looked forward to the debut of their new product line"
subtype: #induction the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time); "the induction of an anesthetic state"
subtype: #induction_of_labor (obstetrics) inducing the childbirth process artificially by administering oxytocin or by puncturing the amniotic sac
subtype: #hypnogenesis the induction of sleep or hypnosis
subtype: #product_introduction__productintroduction the introduction (usually by an advertising campaign) of a new product or product line
subtype: #ushering_in the introduction of something new; "it signalled the ushering in of a new era"
subtype: #face-off (ice hockey) the method of starting play; a referee drops the puck between two opposing players
subtype: #first_step__firststep__initiative__opening_move__openingmove__opening the first of a series of actions; "he memorized all the important chess openings"
subtype: #curtain_raiser__curtainraiser any preliminary activity
subtype: #first_base__firstbase the initial stage in accomplishing something; "we didn't get to first base with that approach"
subtype: #peace_initiative__peaceinitiative opening move in negotiating a peace treaty
subtype: #groundbreaking_ceremony__groundbreaking the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project
subtype: #housing_start__housingstart the act of starting to construct a house
subtype: #icebreaker a beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere; "he told jokes as an icebreaker"
subtype: #inauguration__startup the act of starting a new operation or practice; "he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation"; "the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes"
subtype: #founding__initiation__foundation__institution__origination__creation__instauration starting something for the first time
subtype: #installing__installation__installment the act of installing something (as equipment); "the telephone installation took only a few minutes"
subtype: #jump_ball (basketball) the way play begins or resumes when possession is disputed; an official tosses the ball up between two players who jump in an effort to tap it to a teammate
subtype: #tap-off__tapoff__tip-off__tipoff the act of starting a basketball game with a jump ball
subtype: #kickoff a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
subtype: #resumption__recommencement beginning again
subtype: #scrum__scrummage (rugby football) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession
subtype: #startup the act of setting in operation; "repeated shutdowns and startups are expensive"
subtype: #rousing__arousal the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
subtype: #awakening__wakening__waking_up the act of waking; "it was an early awakening"; "it was the waking up he hated most"
subtype: #reveille a signal to get up in the morning; in the military it is a bugle call at sunrise
subtype: #excitation__excitement something that excites; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day"
subtype: #thrill something that thrills; "the thrills of space travel"
subtype: #incitation__incitement an act of inciting
subtype: #inflaming__inflammation arousal to violent emotion
subtype: #inspiration__stirring arousing to a particular emotion or action
subtype: #stimulation the act of stimulating
subtype: #titillation an agreeable arousal
subtype: #cooking__cookery the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
subtype: #baking.cooking cooking by dry heat in an oven
subtype: #shirring baking shelled eggs
subtype: #toasting__browning cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill; "proper toasting should brown both sides of a piece of bread"
subtype: #broil__broiling__grilling cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
subtype: #frying__sauteing cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
subtype: #braising cooking slowly in fat in a closed pot with little moisture
subtype: #poaching cooking in simmering liquid
subtype: #roasting cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added); "the slow roasting took several hours"
subtype: #barbecuing roasting a large piece of meat on a revolving spit out of doors over an open fire
subtype: #simmering__boiling__stewing cooking in a boiling liquid
subtype: #decoction (pharmacology) the extraction by boiling of water-soluble drug substances
subtype: #percolation.cooking the act of making coffee in a percolator
subtype: #cookery__cuisine__culinary_art the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
subtype: #dim_sum__dimsum traditional Chinese cuisine; a variety of foods (including several kinds of steamed or fried dumplings) are served successively in small portions
subtype: #nouvelle_cuisine a school of French cooking that uses light sauces and tries to bring out the natural flavors of foods instead of making heavy use of butter and cream
subtype: #rechauffe warmed leftovers
subtype: #gastronomy a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
subtype: #seasoning the act of adding a seasoning to food
subtype: #salting the act of adding salt to food
subtype: #sweetening the act of adding a sweetener to food
subtype: #infusion the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality; "the team's continued success is attributable to a steady infusion of new talent"
subtype: #improvement the act of improving something: "their improvements increased the value of the property"
subtype: #tenderization__tenderisation the act of making meat tender by pounding or marinating it
subtype: #development act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining; "he congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emergency"; "they funded research and development"
subtype: #progress__advancement gradual improvement or growth or development: "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts"; "their research and development gave them an advantage"
subtype: #furtherance__forwarding__promotion the advancement of some enterprise; "his experience in marketing resulted in the forwarding of his career"
subtype: #stride significant progress (especially in the phrase "make strides" or "make rapid strides")
subtype: #workflow progress (or rate of progress) in work being done
subtype: #broadening the action of making broader; "the broadening of travel"
subtype: #working_out__workingout__elaboration developing in intricate and painstaking detail
subtype: #product_development__productdevelopment improving an existing product or developing new kinds of products
subtype: #cleaning__cleansing__cleanup the act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning"
subtype: #disinfestation the activity of getting rid of vermin
subtype: #spring-cleaning the activity of cleaning a house thoroughly at the end of winter
subtype: #scrubbing__scrub__scouring the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
subtype: #swabbing__mopping cleaning with a mop; "he gave it a good mopping"
subtype: #dry_cleaning__drycleaning the act of cleaning (fabrics) with a solvent other than water
subtype: #sweeping the act of cleaning with a broom
subtype: #purge__purging__purgation an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other other undesired elements
subtype: #abreaction__catharsis__catharsi__katharsis__katharsi (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
subtype: #catharsis__catharsi__katharsis__katharsi purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
subtype: #colonic_irrigation__colonicirrigation__colonic__high_colonic irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon
subtype: #purification cleaning by getting rid of impurities
subtype: #sterilization__sterilisation the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria of other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means)
subtype: #pasteurization__pasteurisation partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food
subtype: #sanitization__sanitation__sanitisation making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
subtype: #depilation__epilation the act of removing hair (as from an animal skin)
subtype: #shave__shaving the act of removing hair with a razor
subtype: #tonsure shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
subtype: #electrolysis removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root
subtype: #ablution__washup__bathing the act of washing yourself (or another person)
subtype: #shower_bath__shower washing yourself in a shower; you stand upright under water sprayed from a nozzle; "he took a shower after the game"
subtype: #bath you soak your body in a bathtub; "he has a good bath every morning"
subtype: #bubble_bath a bath in which you add something to foam and scent the bath water
subtype: #mud_bath__mudbath a bath in warm mud (as for treating rheumatism)
subtype: #sponge_bath you wash your body with a sponge or washcloth instead of in a bathtub
subtype: #steam_bath__steambath__Turkish_bath__vapor_bath__vaporbath__vapour_bath you sweat in a steam room before getting a rubdown and cold shower
subtype: #rectification__correction the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake
subtype: #redress__redres__remediation act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
subtype: #salve anything that remedies or heals or soothes; "he needed a salve for his conscience"
subtype: #retribution the act of correcting for your wrongdoing
subtype: #recompense__compensation the act of compensating for loss or injury
subtype: #amends__reparation compensation (given or received) for an injury or insult; "an act for which there is no reparation"; "how can I make amends?"
subtype: #amendment the act of amending
subtype: #emendation a correction by emending; a correction resulting from critical editing
subtype: #optimization__optimisation the act of rendering optimal; "the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability"; "in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized"; "to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products"
subtype: #perfection the act of making something perfect
subtype: #reform a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses; "justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts"
subtype: #land_reform a redistribution of agricultural land (especially by government action)
subtype: #amelioration__melioration__betterment the act of relieving ills and changing for the better
subtype: #self-improvement__self-reformation the act of improving yourself
subtype: #reform.self-improvement self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice; "the family rejoiced in the drunkard's reform"
subtype: #clarification__clearing the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
subtype: #enrichment act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding
subtype: #fertilization__fertilisation__fecundation__dressing making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
subtype: #top_dressing__topdressing a layer of fertilizer or manure not plowed in
subtype: #humanization__humanisation the act of making more humane
subtype: #modernization__modernisation making modern in appearance of behavior; "the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process"
subtype: #redevelopment__renovation the act of renovating
subtype: #face_lift__face_lifting a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building)
subtype: #enhancement__sweetening an improvement that makes something more agreeable
subtype: #upturn an upward movement or trend as in business activity
subtype: #ventilation the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
subtype: #repair__fixing__fix__mending the act of putting something in working order again
subtype: #darning the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads
subtype: #patching the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it
subtype: #upkeep__care__maintenance activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; "he wrote the manual on car care"
subtype: #camera_care keeping a camera in good working order
subtype: #car_care__carcare keeping a car in good working order
subtype: #oil_change__oilchange replacing dirty oil with clean
subtype: #overhaul__inspection_and_repair__service periodic maintenance on a car or machine; "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"
subtype: #interim_overhaul__interimoverhaul an overhaul between the regular times for overhauling
subtype: #pump_priming introducing water into a pump to improve the seal and start the water flowing
subtype: #scheduled_maintenance__scheduledmaintenance maintenance at a regularly scheduled time
subtype: #steam_fitting__steamfitting care (installation and maintenance) of equipment for ventilating or heating or refrigerating
subtype: #band_aid__quick_fix__quickfix__quickie__quicky hurried repair
subtype: #restoration the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state
subtype: #gentrification the restoration of run-down urban areas by the middle class (resulting in the displacement of lower-income people)
subtype: #reclamation__rehabilitation the conversion of waste land into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
subtype: #reforestation__reafforestation the restoration (replanting) of a forest that had been reduced by fire or cutting
subtype: #urban_renewal__urbanrenewal the clearing and rebuilding and redevelopment of urban slums
subtype: #rehabilitation the restoration of someone to a useful place in society
subtype: #correctional_rehabilitation providing penal custody or probation or parole for convicted offenders
subtype: #physical_rehabilitation__physical_restoration__therapeutic_rehabilitation__therapeuticrehabilitation providing help for disabled persons; the removal or reduction of disabilities
subtype: #vocational_rehabilitation providing training in a specific trade with the aim of gaining employment
subtype: #reinstatement the act of restoring someone to a previous position; "we insisted on the reinstatement of the colonel"
subtype: #rejuvenation the act of restoring to a more youthful condition
subtype: #refreshment act of refreshing or renewing strength or liveliness
subtype: #reconstruction the activity of constructing something again
subtype: #reassembly__refabrication__reformation assembling again
subtype: #rebuilding building again
subtype: #restitution the act of restoring something to its original state
subtype: #beautification the act of making something more beautiful
subtype: #glamorization__glamorisation__glamourization__glamourisation the act of glamorizing; making something or someone more beautiful (often in a superficial way)
subtype: #decoration the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
subtype: #adornment.decoration the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting
subtype: #ornamentation__embellishment the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
subtype: #window_dressing the decoration of shop windows
subtype: #trimming the act of adding decoration; "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree"
subtype: #tessellation adorning with mosaic
subtype: #figuration decorating with a design
subtype: #tattoo the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining
subtype: #titivation__tittivation sprucing up; making decorative additions to
subtype: #marking the act of making a visible mark on a surface
subtype: #lineation the act of marking or outlining with lines
subtype: #mottling the act of coloring with areas of different shades
subtype: #striping the act of marking with stripes
subtype: #worsening changing something with the result that it becomes worse
subtype: #downturn__downswing a worsening of business or economic activity; "the market took a downturn"
subtype: #downspin a swift and dangerous downturn
subtype: #debasement__degradation changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
subtype: #dehumanization__dehumanisation the act of degrading people with respect to their best qualities; "science has been blamed for the dehumanization of modern life"
subtype: #brutalization__brutalisation__animalization__animalisation an act that makes people cruel or lacking normal human qualities
subtype: #barbarization__barbarisation an act that makes people primitive and uncivilized
subtype: #bastardization__bastardisation an act that debases or corrupts
subtype: #subversion__corruption destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity; "corruption of a minor"; "the big city's subversion of rural innocence"
subtype: #demoralization__demoralisation destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
subtype: #stultification__impairment__deadening the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
subtype: #vulgarization__popularization__popularisation__vulgarisation the act of making something attractive to the general public
subtype: #abasement__humiliation depriving one of self-esteem
subtype: #comedown decline to a lower status or level
subtype: #change_of_color an act that change the light that something reflects
subtype: #whitening__lightening changing to a lighter color
subtype: #bleach the act of whitening something by bleaching it (exposing it to sunlight or using a chemical bleaching agent)
subtype: #blackening__darkening changing to a darker color
subtype: #discoloration__discolouration the act of discoloring something
subtype: #coloring__colouring the act of of process of changing the color of something
subtype: #tinting the act of adding a tinge of color; "the hairdresser gave her hair a modest tinting"
subtype: #hair_coloring the act of dyeing or tinting one's hair
subtype: #rinse.hair_coloring the act of giving a light tint to the hair
subtype: #dyeing the use of dye to change the color of something permanently
subtype: #staining (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study
subtype: #Gram's_method__Gram_method__Gram's_procedure__Gram's_stain a staining technique used to classify bacteria; those that retain the gentian violet are gram-positive and those that do not retain it are gram-negative
subtype: #soiling__soilure__dirtying the act of soiling something
subtype: #spotting__staining__maculation the act of spotting or staining something
subtype: #contamination__pollution the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors
subtype: #dust_contamination the act of contaminating with dust particles
subtype: #wetting the act of making something wet
subtype: #dousing__ducking__immersion the act of submerging something
subtype: #drenching__soaking__souse__sousing the act of making something completely wet; "he gave it a good drenching"
subtype: #moistening__dampening the act of making something slightly wet
subtype: #basting moistening a roast as it is cooking
subtype: #splash__splashing the act of scattering water about haphazardly
subtype: #watering wetting with water; "the lawn needs a great deal of watering"
subtype: #sprinkle__sprinkling watering with a sprinkler
subtype: #chewing__chew__mastication biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
subtype: #chomping the act of chewing noisily
subtype: #gumming__mumbling ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth)
subtype: #defoliation causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals)
subtype: #specialization__specialisation the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
subtype: #spiritualization__spiritualisation the act of making something spiritual; infusing it with spiritual content
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