sanitizes

[/ˈsænɪtaɪzɪz/]

verb

sanitiza

1. to make something clean and free from bacteria or other harmful microorganisms

She sanitizes the kitchen counter every morning.

Ela sanitiza o balcão da cozinha todas as manhãs.

2. to remove sensitive or offensive information from a document or text

The editor sanitizes the report before publication.

O editor sanitiza o relatório antes da publicação.

3. to make something socially or politically acceptable by removing controversial elements

The company sanitizes its public image through careful marketing.

A empresa sanitiza sua imagem pública através de marketing cuidadoso.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sanitiza

standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

sanitiza

common in business and health contexts

Portugal

desinfeta

more common alternative in European Portuguese; literal sanitization

Portugal

higieniza

alternative in Portugal emphasizing hygiene aspects

sanitize the narrative - to alter or remove controversial elements from a story

sanitize for public consumption - to make information suitable for general audiences

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