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verb
To associate with others in a brotherly or friendly manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To associate as friends with an enemy, in violation of duty.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To socialize in confidentiality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To have an intimate or sexual relationship with a forbidden party.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: fraternise
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: socialize, socialise
History
PIE word *bhréh2tēr From French fraterniser.
Across languages
21 source translations are retained for this English entry.
