verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To cause to break apart by way of schism. dated, transitive
2. 2
   To take part in schism; to make a breach of communion in the church. dated, intransitive

Etymology

Compare French schismatiser.

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