1. to blur or obscure (a face or part of an image) with small squares or blocks, typically for privacy or censorship
Usage: common in digital media and broadcasting
2. to create a pixelated or blocky visual effect in an image or video
Usage: technical/digital art context

Examples

• The news broadcast pixilated the suspect's face to protect his identity.
• The software can pixilate sensitive information in screenshots before sharing.
• She pixilated the license plate in the photo before posting it online.
• The video editor pixilated the background to focus attention on the subject.
• They pixilated the house number for privacy reasons.
• The app automatically pixilates faces in group photos if you enable that feature.