Meaning & use
proselytising
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Attempting to convert someone to a particular religion, belief, or cause.
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He spent his weekends proselytising door to door for his church.
Critics accused the charity of proselytising under the guise of aid work.
A note on using this word
The British spelling "proselytising" contrasts with the American "proselytizing"; both derive from Greek "proselytos," meaning a newcomer or convert.
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evangelizingpreachingconverting
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