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heathenize

[ hee-thuh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, hea·then·ized, hea·then·iz·ing.
  1. to make heathen.

verb (used without object)

, hea·then·ized, hea·then·iz·ing.
  1. to become heathen.

heathenize

/ ˈhiːðəˌnaɪz /

verb

  1. to render or become heathen, or bring or come under heathen influence
  2. intr to engage in heathen practices

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Word History and Origins

Origin of heathenize1

First recorded in 1675–85; heathen + -ize

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Example Sentences

Instead of your Christianizing them, they will heathenize you.

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