proselytute method
- noun
- /ˈprɒsəˌlɪtjuːt ˈmɛθəd/
:
método de proselytismo
- The aggressive proselytute methods employed by the group drew criticism from the public.
Examples
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Many people feel uneasy about the proselytute method that involves persistent door-to-door evangelism.
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Her proselytute method of sharing her faith made others uncomfortable in the office.
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He used every proselytute method imaginable to win over new followers.
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The church employs a proselytute method to attract new members.
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Many criticize the proselytute methods used by certain groups.
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The organization is known for its aggressive proselytute method aimed at converting non-believers.
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Critics argue that the proselytute method used by the group is disrespectful to personal beliefs.
Synonyms
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3.6
Getting someone to do or believe something by giving reasons
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7.7
A way of forcing someone to change their beliefs by pressure or lies
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8.3
To teach people to accept beliefs without question
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4.6
Giving moral advice in a way that feels bossy or unwanted
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6.5
To tell people the Christian message to make them believers
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8.0
Spreading religious beliefs to try to convert people
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7.9
Forcing people to give up their beliefs and accept new ones
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9.1
Trying to make someone change their religion or beliefs
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9.9
To try to make other people accept your religion or beliefs
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7.4
Religious talks and services shown on television to reach many people
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6.1
A feeling of being pushed by others to do something
Actively trying to make other people join a religion
Organized activities to tell people about a religion and persuade them to join
A passionate, persuasive way of telling people about ideas or beliefs
Teaching people a set of beliefs and stopping them from asking questions
A practice of spreading biased information to make people accept certain ideas
How Aggressive
- Offensive
56
6.9
596
4.6
9
6.5
∞
2.7
∞
1.0
526
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
proselytute + method
The noun 'method' clearly signals a procedural meaning, but the first constituent 'proselytute' is nonstandard / not found in dictionaries. If a learner interprets it as related to the known verb 'proselytize' (to try to convert), the compound meaning 'a method for converting others' is compositionally predictable; however the irregular, unattested form and potential unfamiliarity make the relation only partially clear to learners.
Etymology
Proselytute method comes from the idea behind proselytute and method: making someone a 'new believer' by using many ways to change their mind. So the phrase means a way of trying to convert others, often in a pushy or persistent way.