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proselytizing
This term carries a strong connotation of active, often persistent effort to change another person's core beliefs. While it can be used neutrally in a theological context, in modern secular usage it frequently implies an intrusive or aggressive approach, suggesting that the person doing the converting is imposing their views on others.
As a noun, the word functions as a gerund describing the general practice of conversion. It is treated as an uncountable noun because it refers to an abstract activity or a systemic practice rather than a discrete, countable event.
Meanings
Examples
The missionary spent years proselytizing in remote villages.
The missionary spent years proselytizing in remote villages.
Aggressive proselytizing is strictly forbidden in this sanctuary.
He is always proselytizing for that fringe political party.
I wonder if they are proselytizing just to increase their membership numbers.
The company was accused of proselytizing its corporate culture to new hires.
She spent her weekends proselytizing for the environmental cause.
The ancient empire used proselytizing as a tool for social integration.