negroize

transitive verb

ne·​gro·​ize
-ˌīz
-ed/-ing/-s
sometimes capitalized
dated, usually offensive
: to cause to have, relate to, or have the characteristics of Black people
negroized speech
Usage

This word was never common and is now extremely rare. It is likely to be offensive if used.

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“Negroize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/negroize. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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