ethicize

[eth-uh-sahyz]

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verb (used with object), eth·i·cized, eth·i·ciz·ing.

to make ethical; treat or regard as ethical.

Origin of ethicize

First recorded in 1810–20; ethic + -ize

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Related Words for ethicize

ennoble, acquaint, sophisticate, tame, humanize, refine, idealize, enlighten, advance, educate, edify, elevate, acculturate, enrich, indoctrinate, better, inform, instruct, foster, polish

British Dictionary definitions for ethicize

ethicize

ethicise

verb

(tr) to make or consider as ethical

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