ethicize

[eth-uh-sahyz] / ˈɛθ əˌsaɪz /

VERB

civilize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquaint enlighten ennoble humanize idealize refine sophisticate tame

STRONG

acculturate advance better cultivate edify educate elevate enrich foster improve indoctrinate inform instruct polish promote reclaim spiritualize uplift

WEAK

help forward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

mislead

STRONG

condemn decrease demote hurt ignore learn neglect worsen

Example Sentences

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In effect, he rarely attempts to ethicize the Bible story.

From Josephus by Bentwich, Norman