Definition of FRATERNIZE

fraternize

Meanings

Verb

  • be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy
  • To associate with others in a brotherly or friendly manner.
  • To associate as friends with an enemy, in violation of duty.
  • To socialize in confidentiality.
  • To have an intimate or sexual relationship with a forbidden party.

Origin / Etymology

PIE word
*bʰréh₂tēr
From French fraterniser.

Synonyms

fraternise

Scrabble Score: 22

fraternize is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
fraternize is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
fraternize is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

fraternize is a valid Words With Friends word