parabolize

parabolize
parabolize1
parabolization, n.parabolizer, n.
/peuh rab"euh luyz'/, v.t., parabolized, parabolizing.
to tell or explain in a parable or parables.
Also, esp. Brit., parabolise.
[1590-1600; < LL parabol(a) PARABLE + -IZE]
parabolize2
parabolization, n.parabolizer, n.
/peuh rab"euh luyz'/, v.t., parabolized, parabolizing.
to form as a parabola or paraboloid.
Also, esp. Brit., parabolise.
[1865-70; PARABOL(A) + -IZE]

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  • parabolizes — parabolize (Amer.) v. speak in stories or riddles, speak using allegories or parables (also parabolise) …   English contemporary dictionary

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