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heathenize

verb

To render heathen; to convert to heathenism.

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verbheathenize (third-person singular simple present heathenizes, present participle heathenizing, simple past and past participle heathenized)

present singular third person heathenizes · participle present heathenizing · participle past heathenized · past heathenized

transitiveTo render heathen; to convert to heathenism.
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.
1698, Stephen Nye, An account of Mr. Firmin's religion
Synonyms: paganize

Synonyms & antonyms

verbTo render heathen; to convert to heathenism.

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Origin

From heathen + -ize.

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APA

heathenize. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heathenize

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“heathenize.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heathenize. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “heathenize,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heathenize.

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