fraternize (redirected from fraternises)

frat·er·nize  (frtr-nz)

intr.v. frat·er·nized, frat·er·niz·ing, frat·er·niz·es

1. To associate with others in a brotherly or congenial way.

2. To associate on friendly terms with an enemy or opposing group, often in violation of discipline or orders.

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[French fraterniser, from Medieval Latin frternizre, from Latin frternus, fraternal; see fraternal.]

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frater·ni·zation (-n-zshn) n.

frater·nizer n.

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fraternize, fraternise [ˈfrætəˌnaɪz]

vb

(intr; often foll by with) to associate on friendly terms

fraternization , fraternisation n

fraternizer , fraterniser n

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

fraternize - be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy fraternise socialise, socialize - take part in social activities; interact with others; "He never socializes with his colleagues"; "The old man hates to socialize"

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fraternize

verb associate, mix, socialize, keep company, unite, hang out (informal), mingle, cooperate, concur, consort, sympathize, hang with (informal, chiefly U.S.), hobnob, go around with Executives fraternized with the personnel of other banks.
avoid, shun, eschew, steer clear of, keep away from

Translations

fraternize [ˈfrætənaɪz] VI (esp Mil) → confraternizar (with con)

fraternize [ˈfrætə^rnaɪz] fraternise (British) vi (= socialize) → fraterniser

fraternize

vi → (freundschaftlichen) Umgang haben, sich verbrüdern (pej) → (with mit); (Mil also) → fraternisieren (with mit)

fraternize [ˈfrætəˌnaɪz] vi to fraternize (with) → fraternizzare (con)