verb
- attempting to convert someone from one religion, belief, or opinion to another
Usage: present participle of proselytize
Examples
- The missionaries were proselyting door-to-door in the neighborhood.
- She accused him of proselyting rather than having a genuine discussion.
- The group was proselyting on the college campus.
- They spent the afternoon proselyting at the community center.
- The organization prohibits proselyting during work hours.
- He felt uncomfortable with their constant proselyting efforts.