conservatize

[ kuhn-sur-vuh-tahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, con·serv·a·tized, con·serv·a·tiz·ing.

1. to make or become conservative.

Other Words From

• con·serva·ti·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of conservatize¹

First recorded in 1840–50; conservat(ive) + -ize

Example Sentences

They then had two options for how to respond: attack and try to dismantle this “professionalism and expertise,” or work to “conservatize” it.

From Wall Street Journal

My purpose was to help conservatize both national parties.

From Time Magazine Archive