What does "heathenize" mean?

To render heathen; to convert to heathenism.

What is a synonym for "heathenize"?

Common synonyms include: paganize.

Heathenize

verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
To render heathen; to convert to heathenism. transitive
"The continuance of these unscriptural terms, without an exact application of them in sermons and catechisms, heathenizes all the common people, nay and great numbers of not unlearned persons."

Synonyms

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paganize

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"The continuance of these unscriptural terms, without an exact application of them in sermons and catechisms, heathenizes all the common people, nay and great numbers of not unlearned persons."

Etymology

From heathen + -ize.

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