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heathenize

[ hee-thuh-nahyz ]
/ ˈhi ðəˌnaɪz /
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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
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How to use heathenize in a sentence

  • 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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