Dogmatise

/ˈdɔɡmətaɪz/ verb

Definition

The British spelling of dogmatize; to state something as absolute truth without allowing for disagreement or doubt.

Etymology

From dogma (Greek 'opinion, decree') + -ise (British suffix for forming verbs). Emerged in English around the 1600s as religious and philosophical discussions became more formalized.

Kelly Says

When you dogmatise, you're essentially closing the door to conversation—the word itself captures the rigidity of declaring something beyond question!

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