The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NASALISE
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What does NASALISE mean?
NASALISE verb- To speak through the nose.
- To make a nasal sound when speaking.
- To lower the uvula so that air flows through the nose during the articulation of a speech sound.