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missionize

[mish-uh-nahyz]

mis·sion·ize

[mish-uh-nahyz] verb, -ized, -iz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to conduct missionary work.
verb (used with object)
2.
to conduct missionary work in or among.

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Missionize is one of our favorite verbs.
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to swindle, cheat, hoodwink, or hoax.
to spend time idly; loaf.
Also, especially British, mis·sion·ise.


Origin:
1820–30; mission + -ize
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