Gnosticize

Gnosticize or gnos·ti·cize [nos-tuh-sahyz] Word Origin verb (used without object), Gnos·ti·cized, Gnos·ti·ciz·ing.

1. to adopt or maintain Gnostic views.

verb (used with object), Gnos·ti·cized, Gnos·ti·ciz·ing.

2. to explain on Gnostic principles; give a Gnostic interpretation of or quality to.

Also especially British, Gnos·ti·cise. Origin of Gnosticize First recorded in 1655–65; Gnostic + -ize Related formsGnos·ti·ciz·er, noun British Dictionary definitions for gnosticize Gnosticize Gnosticise verb

1. (intr) to maintain or profess Gnostic views
2. to put a Gnostic interpretation upon (something)

Derived FormsGnosticizer or Gnosticiser, noun