1. to make someone or something sensitive or more sensitive to something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘sensitize’
2. to cause an allergic or heightened physical reaction to a substance
Usage: medical

Examples

• The documentary sensitizes viewers to environmental issues.
• This training program sensitizes employees to workplace harassment.
• Repeated exposure to the chemical sensitizes the skin.
• The medication sensitizes patients to sunlight.
• The workshop sensitizes participants to cultural differences.
• Pollen sensitizes many people during spring season.
• The campaign sensitizes the public to mental health concerns.