neologize

neologize
/nee ol"euh juyz'/, v.i., neologized, neologizing.
1. to make or use new words or create new meanings for existing words.
2. to devise or accept new religious doctrines.
Also, esp. Brit., neologise.
[1840-50; NEOLOG(Y) + -IZE]

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