Synonyms of proselytize
7 similar words
Another word for proselytize is convert. Other synonyms of proselytize are evangelize, advocate, back, endorse and peddle.
Synonyms and similar words for proselytize
verbTo advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement...
Meaning of proselytize
- verb To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
- verb To coerce into religious conversion.
- verb To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.
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Questions about synonyms of proselytize
- What is another word for proselytize?
- Proselytize has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as convert, evangelize, advocate, back, endorse, peddle and recruit.
- What does proselytize mean?
- Proselytize means to advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
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