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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tenderize

/ˈtɛndəraɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does tenderize mean?

verb

To make (meat) more tender by pounding or piercing it, or to make (something) more gentle or less severe. To soften or weaken something.

Example

"The chef tenderized the steak by pounding it with a meat mallet."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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