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Molochize
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English
Alternative forms
en Molochise
Etymology
From en Moloch -ize, named after Moloch, a Biblical pagan god.
Pronunciation
en /ˈməʊlɒkaɪz/ UK
en /ˈmoʊlɑkaɪz/ /ˈmɑləkaɪz/ US
Verb
en intransitive transitive To offer as a sacrifice. 19th century
en The every-day book, or, The guide to the year 2 William Hone 1823 295 February 23: Stoning the Jews in Lent.—A Custom. Humanity was dead, for superstition Molochized the heart.
en Harold: A Drama w:Alfred, Lord Tennyson 1876 21 Look to the skies, then to the river, strike / Their hearts, and hold their babies up to it. / I think that they would Molochize them too, / To have the heavens clear.
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