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Definitions

proselytism

[pros-uh-li-tiz-uhm, -lahy-] / ˈprɒs ə lɪˌtɪz əm, -laɪ- /
NOUN
education
Synonyms
STRONGEST
culture discipline improvement information learning literacy scholarship schooling science study teaching training
STRONG
apprenticeship background brainwashing breeding catechism civilization coaching cultivation direction drilling edification enlightenment erudition finish guidance inculcation indoctrination learnedness nurture pedagogy preparation reading rearing refinement tuition tutelage
WEAK
book learning propagandism tutoring
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
STRONG
destruction neglect
NOUN
pedagogics
Synonyms
STRONG
apprenticeship background brainwashing breeding catechism civilization coaching cultivation culture direction discipline drilling edification enlightenment erudition finish guidance improvement inculcation indoctrination information instruction learnedness learning literacy nurture pedagogy preparation reading rearing refinement scholarship schooling science study teaching training tuition tutelage
WEAK
book learning propagandism tutoring
Antonyms
STRONG
confusion destruction harm hurt ignorance neglect worsening
NOUN
pedagogy
Synonyms
STRONG
apprenticeship background breeding catechism civilization coaching cultivation culture direction discipline drilling edification enlightenment erudition finish guidance improvement inculcation indoctrination information instruction learnedness learning literacy nurture pedagogics preparation reading rearing refinement scholarship schooling science study teaching training tuition tutelage
WEAK
book learning propagandism tutoring
Antonyms
STRONG
confusion destruction harm hurt ignorance neglect worsening
NOUN
propaganda
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disinformation hype indoctrination publicity
STRONG
advertising agitprop announcement brainwashing doctrine evangelism handout hogwash implantation inculcation newspeak promotion promulgation publication
Antonyms
WEAK
truth
NOUN
schooling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apprenticeship coaching instruction learning literacy scholarship teaching training tutoring
STRONG
background brainwashing breeding catechism civilization cultivation culture direction discipline drilling edification enlightenment erudition finish guidance improvement inculcation indoctrination information learnedness nurture pedagogics pedagogy preparation reading rearing refinement science study tuition tutelage
WEAK
book learning propagandism
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
STRONG
confusion destruction harm hurt neglect worsening

Example Sentences

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It is linked to the Islamic State group and has emphasised more moderate messaging in comparison to Boko Haram and proselytises in Hausa and other local languages to attract recruits.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

He proselytises for a dance form he admits he signed up for as a boy mainly to have something to do on Saturday mornings.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2014

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