Transmogrify

/tɹænzˈmɒɡɹɪfaɪ/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive, often humorous) To substantially or completely alter the form of..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive, often humorous) To substantially or completely alter the form of.
2. (intransitive, often humorous) To completely alter one's form.

Example Sentences

Our present Governors (who have transmografide Monarchy into a Free State) ...

Separateness in selfist thought is transmogrified into a perverted freedom (or set of freedoms), themselves devoid of attendant responsibilities.

For the better, if you ask the seven unlucky sods who originally died, and are now explosively alive. For the worse, if you ask the billions of ordinary people now in daily danger of being atomized, brainwashed, or transmogrified into gooey flesh-sculptures.

"Just set the dial to "Calvin", and I'll transmogrify back to a boy."

But 'Hamilton,' directed by Thomas Kail and starring Mr. Miranda, might just be about worth it—at least to anyone who wants proof that the American musical is not only surviving but also evolving in ways that should allow it to thrive and transmogrify in years to come.

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• transmogrifies
• transmogrifying
• transmogrified

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