velocitize

transitive verb

ve·​loc·​i·​tize

və̇ˈläsəˌtīz

-ed/-ing/-s

: to cause (an automobile driver) to misjudge or become unaware of true speed or to become drowsy as a result of prolonged traveling at a high speed (as on an open highway)

Word History

Etymology

velocity + -ize

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