Paternalize

Verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.VerbTo make paternal; to place in a fatherly role.

2.Verbcontrol organizations, things etc. disregarding people's freedom and responsibility under guise and pretense of knowing what would be good and proper for them

Synonyms

paternalise maternalize patriarchalize patriarchize parentize parentify maternalise father patrocinate patronize patron parent

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