matronize

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Synonyms: patronize, matronage, patronise, micronize, matronism, maronite, impatronize, mangonize, matronlike, mammonize, matronized

Antonyms: patronize, matronage, patronise, micronize, matronism, maronite, impatronize, mangonize, matronlike, mammonize, matronized

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make a [[matron]] of; to make matron-like.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To act the part of a matron toward; to [[superintend]] or [[chaperone]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive|sometimes|derogatory}} To [[criticize]] from a [[feminist]] perspective.
4. {{lb|en|transitive|sometimes|derogatory}} Of a woman: to [[patronize]] or be [[condescending]] towards.

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