atheize

/əˈθaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of religious belief; to make or declare someone an atheist

“The philosopher’s writings were seen to atheize the minds of many young intellectuals.”

2. verb

to remove or declare the divine or supernatural from something

“The scientist’s theory was said to atheize the mystery of the ancient monument.”

Synonyms

  • deismatize
  • secularize

Antonyms

  • divinize
  • sanctify