ethicize

[ eth-uh-sahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, eth·i·cized, eth·i·ciz·ing.

1. to make ethical; treat or regard as ethical.

ethicize

/ ˈɛθɪˌsaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make or consider as ethical

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethicize¹

First recorded in 1810–20; ethic + -ize

Related Words

• acquaint
• enlighten
• ennoble
• humanize
• idealize
• refine
• sophisticate
• tame