English Explanatory Dictionary

fraternize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹætənaɪz/ /ˈfɹætɚnaɪz/ en-us-fraternize.ogg en-au-fraternize.ogg

Word forms

fraternize fraternizes fraternizing fraternized fraternise

Etymology

PIE word *bʰréh₂tēr From French fraterniser.

Related words

frat fraternal fraternisation fraternization fraternity fraternizing fratricide

Derived words

fraternizable fraternizer unfraternizing
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