English Dictionary

Lawsonize

verb

(obsolete, early 20th century, US, usually derogatory) To amalgamate. / (obsolete, early 20th century, US, usually derogatory) To harshly criticize, to use the press to condemn a rival business.

He lawsonized the old house, giving it a new lease of life.

意味（1）

(obsolete, early 20th century, US, usually derogatory) To amalgamate.

A little Lawsonizing might do the department mentioned a power of good in the way of housecleaning.

意味（2）

(obsolete, early 20th century, US, usually derogatory) To harshly criticize, to use the press to condemn a rival business.

Admitting Mr. Bok's right to play to the gallery if he wishes, why can't he play fair? Why can't he Lawsonize things he knows something about ?