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obelize.

To mark (a written or printed passage) with an obelus; to judge as spurious or doubtful.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To mark (a written or printed passage) with an obelus; to judge as spurious or doubtful.

Where this word comes from

From Hellenic Ancient Greek ὀβελίζειν (obelízein), from ὀβελός (obelós, “obelus”).

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