gnosticize

/nɒsˈtɪsaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to interpret or explain something in terms of Gnosticism or to attribute a quality or characteristic to a person or thing as being Gnostic.

“The philosopher gnosticized the ancient myth to fit his modern worldview.”

2. noun

the act or process of interpreting or explaining something in terms of Gnosticism.

“The scholar’s gnosticization of the ancient text revealed new insights into the subject.”

Synonyms

  • attribute
  • explain
  • interpret

Antonyms

  • materialize
  • objectify