ethicize

ethicize [eth-uh-sahyz] Word Origin See more synonyms for ethicize on Thesaurus.com verb (used with object), eth·i·cized, eth·i·ciz·ing.

1. to make ethical; treat or regard as ethical.

Origin of ethicize First recorded in 1810–20; ethic + -ize Related Words for ethicize ennoble, acquaint, sophisticate, tame, humanize, refine, idealize, enlighten, advance, educate, edify, elevate, acculturate, enrich, indoctrinate, better, inform, instruct, foster, polish British Dictionary definitions for ethicize ethicize ethicise verb

1. (tr) to make or consider as ethical