abolitionize

/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩ˌaɪz/

æb · ƏLꞮƩ · n̩aɪz (3 syllables)

English Verb
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Definition

To imbue with the principles of abolitionism.

Etymology

From abolition + -ize.

Example Sentences

  • "It will abolitionize the world. It will remove all objections but such as spring from negro prejudice."
  • "The public mind has been naturally excited on the position of the American Tract Society, threatened as it has been for months past by a party of revolutionists, determined to expel its Executive Committee, and abolitionize the institution."
  • "The question is, will the people, by a constitutional provision, abolitionize the State and thereby legalize the unconstitutional acts of the Administration for the abolition of slavery?"
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