(transitive) To convert to the form of catholicism practiced by the Jesuits; to make (more) Jesuit. / (transitive and intransitive) To argue like a Jesuit; to engage in sophistry (about).

plural of Jesuitism

(Christianity) The principles and practices of the Jesuits. / (derogatory) Cunning; deceit; subtle argument.

In a Jesuitical manner.

Conforming to the principles of the Jesuits.

Of or relating to the Jesuits, or to their principles and methods. / Intricate, casuistic or hair-splitting logical arguments. / (derogatory, dated) Cunning; deceitful; crafty.

Synonym of Jesuitic.

Synonym of Jesuitic

(obsolete) Synonym of cinchona (bark, either untreated or prepared as a medicine).