sensitize someone to something

sensitize someone to something
sensitize someone to something
1. to make a person have an allergic reaction to something. •

Frequent exposure to the chemical sensitized Harry to it and made him get a rash.

He became sensitized to pet dander.

2. to make someone more thoughtful and receptive to something. •

We want to sensitize you to the feelings of other people.

He never became sensitized to the needs of others.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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