Bolshevize

or bol·she·vize

[ bohl-shuh-vahyz, bol- ]

verb (used with object)

, Bol·she·vized, Bol·she·viz·ing.

1. to bring under the influence or domination of Bolshevists; render Bolshevik or Bolshevistic.

verb (used without object)

, Bol·she·vized, Bol·she·viz·ing.

1. to become Bolshevik or Bolshevistic; act like a Bolshevik.

Other Words From

• Bolshe·vi·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bolshevize¹

First recorded in 1915–20; Bolshev(ist) + -ize