English

Molochize

From Moloch + -ize, named after Moloch, a Biblical pagan god.

Formed from Moloch + -ize

Hebrew מולך ‘Ammonite god, worshipped by Canaanites and…’

The story

From Moloch + -ize, named after Moloch, a Biblical pagan god.

verb To offer as a sacrifice.

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Etymograph / Molochize