English Explanatory Dictionary

Molochize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To offer as a sacrifice.

Pronunciation

/ˈməʊlɒkaɪz/ /ˈmoʊlɑkaɪz/ /ˈmɑləkaɪz/

Word forms

Molochize Molochizes Molochizing Molochized Molochise

Etymology

From Moloch + -ize, named after Moloch, a Biblical pagan god.

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