sophronize

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Ancient Greek [Term?] (temperate, prudent, of sound mind) +‎ -ize (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb[edit]

sophronize (third-person singular simple present sophronizes, present participle sophronizing, simple past and past participle sophronized)

  1. (transitive, rare) To imbue with moral principles or self-control.