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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
(transitive, linguistics) To change the lexicon of; to use different words for..
For example, in British newspapers, […] the process of telling someone off or reprimanding them is relexicalized as 'rap'. To criticize strongly is to 'blast' or 'slam', and to investigate is to 'probe'.
to relexicalize a word
Use relexicalize when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Relexicalize means (transitive, linguistics) To change the lexicon of; to use different words for..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
For example, in British newspapers, […] the process of telling someone off or reprimanding them is relexicalized as 'rap'. To criticize strongly is to 'blast' or 'slam', and to investigate is to 'probe'.
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