Gnosticize

American

[nos-tuh-sahyz] / ˈnɒs təˌsaɪz /

especially British, Gnosticise or gnosticize

verb (used without object)

Gnosticized, Gnosticizing

to adopt or maintain Gnostic views.

verb (used with object)

Gnosticized, Gnosticizing

to explain on Gnostic principles; give a Gnostic interpretation of or quality to.

Gnosticize British

/ ˈnɒstɪˌsaɪz /

verb

(intr) to maintain or profess Gnostic views
to put a Gnostic interpretation upon (something)

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Other Word Forms

Gnosticizer

noun

Etymology

Origin of Gnosticize

First recorded in 1655–65; Gnostic ( def. ) + -ize

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Gnosticizing

A third and still more lamentable cause of uncertainty in regard to the Christian belief of Asian Churches, was introduced by the rise of Gnosticizing error in this quarter.

From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by G. G. Findlay

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