Definition of Paternalize

1. Verb. (transitive) To make paternal; to place in a fatherly role. ¹

2. Verb. control organizations, things etc. disregarding people's freedom and responsibility under guise and pretense of knowing what would be good and proper for them ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Paternalize

paternal quality
paternal uncle
paternal uncles
paternalisation
paternalise
paternalised
paternalises
paternalising
paternalism
paternalisms
paternalist
paternalistic
paternalistically
paternalists
paternalization
paternalize (current term)
paternalized
paternalizes
paternalizing
paternally
paternities
paternity
paternity leave
paternity leaves
paternity suit
paternity suits
paternity test
paternity tests
paternoster
paternosters

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