fraternize

frat·er·nize

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verb

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

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.

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fraternize

intransitive verb

-·nized·, -·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

Origin of fraternize

French fraterniser from Classical Latin fraternus: see fraternal

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"fraternize." YourDictionary, n.d. Web. 14 January 2019. <https://www.yourdictionary.com/fraternize>.

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fraternize. (n.d.). Retrieved January 14th, 2019, from https://www.yourdictionary.com/fraternize

fraternize

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 of fraternize

French fraterniser from Medieval Latin frāternizāre from Latin frāternus fraternal ; see fraternal .

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frat′er·ni·za′tion
noun

frat′er·niz′er
noun

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