Judaize

[joo-dee-ahyz, -dey-, -duh-]

Ju·da·ize

[joo-dee-ahyz, -dey-, -duh-] verb, Ju·da·ized, Ju·da·iz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to conform to the spirit, character, principles, or practices of Judaism.
verb (used with object)
2.
to bring into conformity with Judaism.

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Judaize is one of our favorite verbs.
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to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle.
to spend time idly; loaf.
Also, especially British, Ju·da·ise.


Origin:
1575–85; < Late Latin jūdaizāre < Greek ioudaízein, equivalent to Ioudaî(os) Jew + -izein -ize

Ju·da·i·za·tion, noun
Ju·da·iz·er, noun
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Judaize or Judaise (ˈdʒʊdeɪˌaɪz)
 
vb
1.  to conform or bring into conformity with Judaism
2.  (tr) to convert to Judaism
3.  (tr) to imbue with Jewish principles
 
Judaise or Judaise
 
vb
 
Judai'zation or Judaise
 
n
 
Judai'sation or Judaise
 
n
 
'Judaizer or Judaise
 
n
 
'Judaiser or Judaise
 
n

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