Proselytizing

Proselytizing
Proselytize Pros"e*ly*tize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {proselytized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Proselytizing}.] To convert to some religion, system, opinion, or the like; to bring, or cause to come, over; to proselyte. [1913 Webster]

One of those whom they endeavor to proselytize. --Burke. [1913 Webster]


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