ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌtīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: New Latin syncretizare, from Greek synkrētizein to unite against a common enemy (as did the Cretans), from syn- + Krēt, Krēs Cretan + -izein -ize
intransitive verb
1. : to become fused or united
2. : to favor or practice syncretism
transitive verb
: to attempt to unite and harmonize (as conflicting principles) especially without critical examination or real logical unity