Paganise (Verb)
Meaning
Make pagan in character; "The Church paganized Christianity".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The early Christian church stood at risk of being completely paganised by its surrounding culture and influences.
- The influx of mythological and symbolic elements began to paganise the once monotheistic faith system.
- Some argue that certain festivals have become so commercialised and influenced by pre-Christian celebrating that they've begun to paganise originally Christian holidays.
- By integrating fantastical elements from ancient myth, the author inadvertently paganised the narrative.
- Critics suggest the government has started to paganise its institutions by accommodating such a diverse range of spiritual practices.