fraternize

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Etymology

From French fraterniser.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈfɹætənɑɪz/
• (America) IPA: /ˈfɹætɚnɑɪz/

Verb

fraternize (fraternizes, present participle fraternizing; simple past and past participle fraternized)

1. (intransitive) To associate with others in a brotherly or friendly manner.
2. (intransitive) To associate as friends with an enemy, in violation of duty.
3. (intransitive) To socialize in confidentiality.
4. (intransitive) To have an intimate or sexual relationship with a forbidden party.

Related terms

• frat
• fraternal
• fraternity
• fraternisation / fraternization
• fraternizing
• fratricide

Translations

• French: fraterniser
• German: verbrüdern
• Russian: брататься
• Spanish: fraternizar

Translations

• French: fraterniser
• German: fraternisieren

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