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Dissimilate (Verb)

Make dissimilar; cause to become less similar.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The artist's use of contrasting colors helped to dissimilate the shapes and create a sense of visual tension.
A few well-placed design elements can dissimilate an otherwise standard issue product from its competitors.
As people grow and develop their own tastes, they tend to dissimilate from their childhood hero and adopt new role models.
She tried to dissimilate her voice from her sister's by training with a vocal coach.
The company's marketing team worked tirelessly to dissimilate its brand from that of a more established competitor.

Become dissimilar or less similar; "These two related tribes of people gradually dissimilated over time".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The once identical twins began to dissimilate as they developed their own distinct interests and personalities.
Years of cultural exchange and assimilation eventually caused the language to dissimilate from its original form.
The sub-species initially appeared identical but began to dissimilate, leading scientists to believe it may eventually become a new species.
As the communities drifted apart geographically, they gradually dissimilated and developed distinct customs and traditions.
The family members who moved to different countries started to dissimilate over time, adopting the local customs and lifestyle.

Become dissimilar by changing the sound qualities; "These consonants dissimilate".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

In some dialects of the language, the sounds of the consonants dissimilate to soften the overall pronunciation.
The sounds of the prefix and root word often dissimilate in ancient languages to form distinct words.
When assimilation doesn't occur, languages often exhibit the process of dissimilation, where sounds dissimilate instead.
The consonant underwent dissimilation and then dissimilated the adjacent sounds in the following centuries.
When making loanwords, sounds tend to dissimilate from their original form to fit the native phonological structure.