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• present participle of proselytize.

proselytizing

American  

[pros-uh-luh-tahy-zing] / ˈprɒs ə ləˌtaɪ zɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of converting or attempting to convert someone to a religion or other belief system.

   The regulations governing the religious practice of foreigners include a ban on proselytizing.

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adjective

1. intending or attempting to convert others to a religion or other belief system.

   We are not a proselytizing religion, and we don’t believe that our faith is the One True Way for everyone.

   The book uses an enthusiastic, almost proselytizing tone to promote the idea that anyone can be an inventor.

Etymology

Origin of proselytizing

First recorded in 1780–90; proselytiz(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun; proselytiz(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective

Example Sentences

Proselytizing is banned in the country, even though freedom of religion is protected in the country’s Constitution.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2019

Proselytizing for the Utah strategy, Mr. Shurtleff has addressed law enforcement conventions, convened regional strategy sessions and counseled lawmakers from other states.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2012

Proselytizing, in his book, is merely a reflection of unconscious doubts.

From Time Magazine Archive

Proselytizing via these handwrought manuscripts was not an easy task.

From Time Magazine Archive

Proselytizing had been proceeding apace in Latin America, where -- particularly in Brazil -- many new converts had African ancestors.

From Time Magazine Archive