Definitions

1. verb

to give an ethical dimension to something, or to regard something as having ethical implications

“The artist’s decision to use recycled materials in her sculptures was a deliberate attempt to ethicize her work.”

2. verb

to attribute moral or ethical characteristics to something, especially in a way that is seen as unjust or biased

“The critic’s attempt to ethicize the artist’s intentions was widely criticized as being overly simplistic.”

3. verb

to make something subject to moral or ethical considerations, or to introduce moral or ethical concerns into a discussion or decision

“The politician’s decision to ethicize the economic crisis was seen as a way to shift the focus away from her own role in the crisis.”