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(The American spelling is devangelize.) verb (used with object) 1. To attempt to spread Christianity (Evangelical or otherwise) so poorly that it has the opposite effect to what is intended. 2. To cause, or attempt to cause, someone to leave the Christian faith. verb (used without object) 3. To lose interest in the Christian faith. Etymology: de- (a prefix indicating privation, removal, separation, negation, etc.) + evangelise (to preach the gospel to someone, or otherwise convert someone to Christianity). Some forms include: devangelised, devangelising, devangelism/devangelisation, devangeliser/devangelist, undevangelised
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