1. made sensitive or more sensitive to something
2. having developed an allergic reaction to a substance after previous exposure
Usage: medical
3. made aware of and responsive to social or political issues

Examples

• After the training, employees became sensitized to workplace harassment issues.
• She was sensitized to peanuts after her first allergic reaction.
• The documentary sensitized viewers to environmental problems.
• His skin became sensitized to sunlight after taking the medication.
• The community was sensitized to the needs of homeless individuals.
• Patients can become sensitized to certain chemicals through repeated exposure.