transitive. To make an idol of; to idolize. (See also quot. 1644.)

transitive. To make pagan; to give a pagan character or form to.

transitive. To cause (a person or thing) to be, become, or appear gentile (gentile, adj. 1 2a) in nature or character.

transitive. To render heathen or heathenish.

transitive. To render infidel.