unchristianize

t. [Prefix un- (2), and Eng. christianize.] To turn away from Christianity; to cause to abandon the Christian faith or to degenerate from the belief and profe ion of Christianity. un-christ-I-an-ly, adj. & adv. [Pref. un- (1), and Eng. christianly.] pine, pit, sire, sir, marine; gō, pot, unchristian ne A. As adj .: Like the conduct of a person who is not a Christian; contrary to the laws or spirit of Christianity; unbecoming a Christian. "A most unnatural and unchristianly yoke."- Milton : Of Divorce, bk. ii., ch. xx. B. As adv.: In an unchristian manner; in a manner contrary to the laws or spirit of Christianity. "They behaved themselves most unchristianly toward their brethren."-Hackluyt: Voyages , ii. 309. *un-christ'-I-an-ne , subst . [Eng. unchristian ; ne .) The quality or state of being unchristian; contrariety to the spirit of Christianity; absence of Christian spirit in the conduct. "The unchristian ne of those denials might arise from a displeasure to see me prefer my own divines."-King Charles: Eikon Basilike .