paternaliser

French

Etymology

From paternel

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pa.tɛʁ.na.li.ze/
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Verb

paternaliser

  1. (transitive) to patronize, to behave in a condescending way to someone.
    Il me paternalise au travail.
    He patronizes me at work.

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