• (v. t.) To endow with the properties of an animal; to represent in animal form. • (v. t.) To render animal or sentient; to reduce to the state of a lower animal; to sensualize. • (v. t.) To convert into animal matter by the processes of assimilation. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/animalize/
An'i·mal·ize transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Animalized ; present participle & verbal noun Animalizing .] [ Confer French animaliser .] 1. To endow with the properties of an animal; to represent in animal fo... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/85
animalize, animalization 1. To bring out someone’s brutal or instinctive nature. 2. To make coarse and brutal; dehumanize. 3. To endow (a deity) with the attributes of an animal. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2388/