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proselytizing

/ˈprɑsəlɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈprɑːsəlɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/

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verb

Werben für seinen Glauben, bekehren

To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

Examples :

"It is illegal to proselytize [children] in some countries"

In manchen Ländern ist es illegal, [Kinder] zu bekehren.

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Illustration proselytizing - Image 1

verb

Werben, anwerben, für etwas werben

(by extension) To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.

Examples :

"He has the annoying habit of proselytizing [his political views] at parties."

Er hat die nervige Angewohnheit, auf Partys für seine politischen Ansichten zu werben.

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