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frat·er·nize
 fraternize
- pronunciation:
- frae
t
 r
naIz
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intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
fraternized, fraternizes, fraternizing |
| definition 1: |
to relate or associate in a friendly way or as brothers (often fol. by with).
- similar words:
- associate, consort, mix
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| definition 2: |
to have friendly or intimate relations with a member or members of a hostile or alien group, such as occupying enemy troops or civilians in an occupied country.
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| related words: |
chum, mingle |
| derivations: |
fraternization (n.), fraternizer (n.) |
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