verb
matronize
Matronize (verb) means to turn someone into a matron, or to make them seem like one.
verb
1
To turn someone into a matron, or to make them seem like one.
2
To look after or supervise someone in the way a matron would.
3
To judge or criticise something from a feminist point of view.
"to matronize female artists for sexploitation"
4
Of a woman: to treat someone in a condescending or superior way.
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Etymology
Formed from matron and -ize.
Rhymes for matronize
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What is the meaning of matronize?
"matronize" (verb) means to turn someone into a matron, or to make them seem like one.
What are the different meanings of matronize?
"matronize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To turn someone into a matron, or to make them seem like one; 2. To look after or supervise someone in the way a matron would; 3. To judge or criticise something from a feminist point of view.
