Molochize

== English == === Alternative forms === Molochise === Etymology === From Moloch +‎ -ize, named after Moloch, a Biblical pagan god. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈməʊlɒkaɪz/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈmoʊlɑkaɪz/, /ˈmɑləkaɪz/ === Verb === Molochize (third-person singular simple present Molochizes, present participle Molochizing, simple past and past participle Molochized) (intransitive, transitive) To offer as a sacrifice. [19th century]