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heathenize

[ hee-thuh-nahyz ]
/ ˈhi ðəˌnaɪz /

verb (used with object), hea·then·ized, hea·then·iz·ing.

to make heathen.

verb (used without object), hea·then·ized, hea·then·iz·ing.

to become heathen.

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Also especially British, hea·then·ise .

Origin of heathenize

First recorded in 1675–85; heathen + -ize

Words nearby heathenize

heath cock, heathen, heathendom, heathenish, heathenism, heathenize, heather, heathery, heath family, heathfowl, heath grass
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Example sentences from the Web for heathenize

  • Instead of your Christianizing them, they will heathenize you.

    Around The Tea-Table|T. De Witt Talmage

British Dictionary definitions for heathenize

heathenize

heathenise

/ (ˈhiːðəˌnaɪz) /

verb

to render or become heathen, or bring or come under heathen influence
(intr) to engage in heathen practices
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