doctrinize, v.
(ˈdɒktrɪnaɪz)
[f. doctrine n. + -ize.]
intr. To form doctrines or theories; to speculate, theorize. Hence doctriniˈzation.
| 1836 R. M. M{supc}Cheyne Jrnl. in Mem. (1866) 55 The error of those who speculate or doctrinize about the Gospel. 1852 Fraser's Mag. XLV. 570 Stories about animals..are generally spoiled by the same mistaken doctrinization. |