fraternize

== English == === Alternative forms === fraternise (non-Oxford British spelling, used in many Commonwealth countries but not Canada) === Etymology === From French fraterniser. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfɹætənaɪz/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈfɹætɚnaɪz/ === Verb === fraternize (third-person singular simple present fraternizes, present participle fraternizing, simple past and past participle fraternized) (intransitive) To associate with others in a brotherly or friendly manner. (intransitive) To associate as friends with an enemy, in violation of duty. (intransitive) To socialize in confidentiality. (intransitive) To have an intimate or sexual relationship with a forbidden party. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == Portuguese == === Verb === fraternize inflection of fraternizar: first/third-person singular present subjunctive third-person singular imperative