heathenize

American  

[hee-thuh-nahyz] / ˈhi ðəˌnaɪz /

especially British, heathenise

verb (used with object)

heathenized, heathenizing

1. to make heathen.

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verb (used without object)

heathenized, heathenizing

1. to become heathen.

heathenize British  

/ ˈhiːðəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to render or become heathen, or bring or come under heathen influence

2. (intr) to engage in heathen practices

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Etymology

Origin of heathenize

First recorded in 1675–85; heathen + -ize

Example Sentences

What made Daniel steadfast amidst all the efforts to heathenize him during his captivity in Babylon?

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