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fraternizing
Variant of fraternize
fraternize
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frat·er·nize (frat′ər nīz′)
intransitive verb fraternized -·nized′, fraternizing -·niz′·ing
- 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
Etymology: Fr fraterniser < L fraternus: see fraternal
Related Forms:
- fraternization frat′·er·ni·za′·tion noun
- fraternizer frat′·er·niz′er noun
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