1. making someone or something more sensitive or responsive to stimuli
Usage: present participle of sensitize
2. making someone aware of and responsive to social or political issues
Usage: present participle of sensitize

1. causing increased sensitivity or awareness

Examples

• The documentary is sensitizing viewers to environmental issues.
• Repeated exposure was sensitizing her skin to the chemical.
• The workshop focused on sensitizing employees to workplace diversity.
• The medication has a sensitizing effect on nerve endings.
• Teachers are sensitizing students to cultural differences.
• The sensitizing campaign raised awareness about mental health.
• Prolonged sun exposure was sensitizing his skin to UV rays.