heathenize
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
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to render or become heathen, or bring or come under heathen influence
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(intr) to engage in heathen practices
Etymology
Origin of heathenize
Example Sentences
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What made Daniel steadfast amidst all the efforts to heathenize him during his captivity in Babylon?
From The Christian Home by Philips, Samuel
His policy of reducing Judea to a mere province of Rome was not pleasing to his subjects, and he was suspected of a design of heathenizing the nation.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
The last event in the national history to which reference is made is the vengeance inflicted on the heathenizing rulers of the people by “the head of the Greek kings.”
From The Covenanters of Damascus; A Hitherto Unknown Jewish Sect by Moore, George Foot
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