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Term: Proselytising

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The act of attempting to convert someone to a different religious faith or belief.

Sample Sentence: With his relentless proselytising, the preacher aimed to convince the congregation to join his church.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: The act of attempting to convert someone to a different religious faith or belief through direct persuasion or persistent preaching.

Sample Sentence: The missionary spent years proselytising in remote villages, trying to spread his religious message.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that engages in efforts to convert others to a different religious faith or belief.

Sample Sentence: The proselytising efforts of the religious organization gained attention due to their door-to-door campaigns.

Part of Speech: Gerund

Definition: The act or process of attempting to convert someone to a different religious faith or belief.

Sample Sentence: His intense proselytising led to heated debates among the diverse group of participants.