fraternize

The definition of fraternize is to chat in a friendly, brotherly way, or to get close to an enemy.

(verb)

An example of fraternize is to mingle with coworkers at a party.
An example of fraternize is to date someone on the side you are fighting against.

See fraternize in Webster's New World College Dictionary

to associate in a brotherly manner; be on friendly terms
to have intimate or friendly relations with any of the enemy: said of soldiers occupying enemy territory

Origin: Fr fraterniser < L fraternus: see fraternal

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See fraternize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb frat·er·nized, frat·er·niz·ing, frat·er·niz·es

To associate with others in a brotherly or congenial way.
To associate on friendly terms with an enemy or opposing group, often in violation of discipline or orders.

Origin:

Origin: French fraterniser

Origin: , from Medieval Latin frāternizāre

Origin: , from Latin frāternus, fraternal; see fraternal

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