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baptize Synonyms

Another word for baptize

Choosing another word for baptize depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To administer the religious rite of baptism to someone by immersing them in water or sprinkling water on them, typically as a sign of admission into the Christian Church.

Usage Example

"The priest agreed to christen the infant at the Sunday morning service."

Strongest
christen
Strong
immerse
Weak
initiate

• verb (Context 2)

To give a name or nickname to someone or something, originally at a baptismal ceremony.

Usage Example

"Local hikers decided to christen the steep, rocky trail 'The Ankle Breaker'."

Strongest
christen
Strong
name
dub
style
Weak
call

• verb (Context 3)

To purify, cleanse, or initiate someone through a spiritual or testing ordeal.

Usage Example

"The new recruits were baptized by the harsh realities of their first winter expedition."

Strong
initiate
purify
cleanse
sanctify

Opposites of baptize

The opposite of baptize shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

defile
excommunicate
corrupt
See all opposites of baptize

• Nearby Words

baptism
baptist
baptistery
baptize
baptizer
bar
barak

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Baptize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/baptize
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