heathenize

[hee-th uh-nahyz]

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.

Also especially British, hea·then·ise.

Origin of heathenize

First recorded in 1675–85; heathen + -ize

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Historical Examples of 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

verb

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

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