— Bolshevization , n.
/bohl"sheuh vuyz', bol"-/ , v. , Bolshevized, Bolshevizing .
v.t.
1. to bring under the influence or domination of Bolshevists; render Bolshevik or Bolshevistic.
v.i.
2. to become Bolshevik or Bolshevistic; act like a Bolshevik.
Also, bolshevize; esp. Brit., Bolshevise .
[ 1915-20; BOLSHEV(IST) + -IZE ]