Synonyms of proselytes

proselytes 1 of 2

noun

plural of proselyte

as in recruits

a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect

an adult proselyte who had only recently been baptized

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recruits
• newcomers
• converts
• neophytes
• novices
• catechumens
• novitiates
• regenerates

proselytes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of proselyte

as in converts

to persuade to change to one's religious faith

she's been trying to proselyte everyone in the office ever since she joined that church

Synonyms & Similar Words

• converts
• proselytizes
• influences
• propagates
• missionizes
• brainwashes
• sways

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissuades
• secularizes