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uncilvilize

 

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Uncivilize

Description:

Uncivilize is a verb that means to bring back or revert to a state of being uncivilized, barbaric, or primitive. It can also refer to the act of abandoning societal norms and behaving in a wild or savage manner.

Examples:

As a verb:

  1. After living in the wilderness for years, he decided to uncivilize himself and disconnect from modern society.
  2. The collapse of the government led to chaos, causing the citizens to uncivilize and resort to primitive survival instincts.
  3. War can quickly uncivilize even the most sophisticated societies, plunging them into a state of anarchy and brutality.

As an adjective (uncivilized):

  1. The tribe's way of life was considered uncivilized by the standards of modern civilization.
  2. It's shocking to think that such uncivilized behavior still exists in the 21st century.
  3. In remote areas, people continue to live in uncivilized conditions, without access to basic amenities.

As a noun (uncivilization):

  1. The novel explores the consequences of societal uncivilization and the breakdown of order.
  2. This documentary sheds light on the process of uncivilization that occurred during the collapse of empires.
  3. Some philosophers argue that uncivilization is a natural state and that civilization is merely a temporary construct.

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