marranize

/ˌmærəˈnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become a marrano; to secretly practice Judaism, especially in Spain or Portugal during the Inquisition

“Many Jews had to marranize to survive the persecution.”

2. noun

one that secretly practices a forbidden religion, especially during the Spanish Inquisition

“The marrano community in Spain kept their Jewish traditions hidden.”

Synonyms

  • conceal
  • disguise
  • hide

Antonyms

  • disclose
  • expose
  • reveal