Molochise
Molochise is the alternative form of Molochize.
Meaning of Molochize
Verb
Molochize (third-person singular simple present Molochizes, present participle Molochizing, simple past and past participle Molochized)
- To offer as a sacrifice.
- Humanity was dead, for superstition Molochized the heart.1823, William Hone, “February 23: Stoning the Jews in Lent.—A Custom.”, in The every-day book, or, The guide to the year, volume 2, page 295
Forms of Molochise
| third-person singular present | Molochises |
|---|---|
| present participle | Molochising |
| past participle | Molochised |
| past | Molochised |
Origin of Molochise
From Moloch + -ise, named after Moloch, a Biblical pagan god.
Questions about Molochise
- What is Molochise the alternative form of?
- Molochise is the alternative form of Molochize.
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