| v. t. | 1. | To render dissimilar. |
| Verb | 1. | dissimilate - become dissimilar by changing the sound qualities; "These consonants dissimilate" Antonyms: assimilate - become similar in sound; "The nasal assimialates to the following consonant" |
| 2. | dissimilate - make dissimilar; cause to become less similar Antonyms: assimilate - make similar; "This country assimilates immigrants very quickly" | |
| 3. | dissimilate - become dissimilar or less similar; "These two related tribes of people gradually dissimilated over time" Antonyms: assimilate - become similar to one's environment; "Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly" |