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Shiitize

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To make or become Shiite

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive

Examples

  • 2007, NY trans, Weekend Carnage in Iraq; Sadrists Return to Parliament Group: uk.media Qatar-based Sunni preacher Yusuf al-Qaradawi called on Iran to cease trying to "Shiitize" the region and accused it of playing an unhelpful
  • 2006, Pacifist, Re: king abdollah on Iran, Iraq Group: Iranian Democratic Forum Some also address the endeavors to "Shiitize" some Sunnites in the region.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Shiite + -ize.