catechizes

The word “catechizes” has 4 syllables: cat-e-chiz-es

It's pronounced as /ˈkætəˌkaɪzɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for catechizes?

In the thesaurus, “catechizes” has 23 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for catechizes along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for catechizes

annoys
asks
besieges
bombards
canvasses
cross-examines
cross-questions
debriefs
examines
gives the third degree to
grills
harasses
hounds
interrogates
pesters
picks the brains of
polls
pumps
queries
questions
quizzes
surveys
sweats

Antonyms for catechizes

answers
avoids
comments
ducks
observes
rejoins
remarks
replies
responds
retorts

Meanings of catechizes

verb
1. To give oral instruction, especially of religion; now specifically by the formal question-and-answer method; in the Church of England, to teach the catechism as preparation for confirmation.
2. To question at length.

Example Sentences

The priest catechizes the children every Saturday morning.
She carefully catechizes new students about religious traditions.
The program catechizes participants through weekly discussions.
He catechizes young members before important ceremonies.
The teacher catechizes the class using stories and examples.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to catechizes, such as: annoys, answers, asks, avoids, besieges, bombards, canvasses.

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