Gnosticize

American  

[nos-tuh-sahyz] / ˈnɒs təˌsaɪz /

especially British, Gnosticise or gnosticize

verb (used without object)

Gnosticized, Gnosticizing

1. to adopt or maintain Gnostic views.

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verb (used with object)

Gnosticized, Gnosticizing

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

Gnosticize British  

/ ˈnɒstɪˌsaɪz /

verb

1. (intr) to maintain or profess Gnostic views

2. 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

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

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 Findlay, G. G.