Word
abnormalise
Phoneticsab·nor·malise
Definition
v. to make something seem normal or acceptable when it is actually strange or wrong. It is the opposite of making something look like a problem.
v. to make something that is objectively deviant or irregular appear standard or acceptable. Often used in sociological or psychological contexts to describe the process of normalising deviant behaviour.
Examples
“The company tried to abnormalise the safety violations.”
“In some cultures, certain social behaviours are abnormalised, meaning they are treated as if they are perfectly normal despite being unusual elsewhere.”
“The documentary explores how the media can abnormalise extreme political rhetoric, leading the public to perceive inflammatory speech as a standard part of the democratic process.”
Examples
simple
“The company tried to abnormalise the safety violations.”
contextual
“In some cultures, certain social behaviours are abnormalised, meaning they are treated as if they are perfectly normal despite being unusual elsewhere.”
complex
“The documentary explores how the media can abnormalise extreme political rhetoric, leading the public to perceive inflammatory speech as a standard part of the democratic process.”
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ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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