heathenize

[ hee-thuh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, hea·then·ized, hea·then·iz·ing.

1. to make heathen.

verb (used without object)

, hea·then·ized, hea·then·iz·ing.

1. to become heathen.

heathenize

/ ˈhiːðəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to render or become heathen, or bring or come under heathen influence
2. intr to engage in heathen practices

Word History and Origins

Origin of heathenize¹

First recorded in 1675–85; heathen + -ize

Example Sentences

Instead of your Christianizing them, they will heathenize you.

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