Fraternize Meaning in English

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Definition

To spend friendly time with someone, especially with people you are not supposed to be friendly with, such as an enemy or someone from a rival group.

Usage & Nuances

Often used formally or in a negative sense, especially about boundaries (such as soldiers 'fraternizing' with locals or the enemy). Common in military, political, or professional contexts. Not used for general friendship; implies breaking a rule or crossing a line.

• Spanish: fraternizar
• Portuguese (BR): fraternizar
• Portuguese (PT): fraternizar
• Chinese (Simplified): 亲善 - 友好来往
• Chinese (Traditional): 親善 - 友好來往
• Hindi: मित्रता करना
• Arabic: يتآخى - يُصادق
• Bengali: সখ্যতা করা - ঘনিষ্ঠতা গড়ে তোলা
• Russian: братья́ться - дружить (с недопустимыми лицами)
• Japanese: 親しくする - 交流を持つ (禁止されている相手と)
• Vietnamese: giao du - kết thân (với đối tượng không nên)
• Korean: 친하게 지내다 - 사귀다 (금지된 상대와)
• Turkish: samimi olmak - yakınlık kurmak (yasak kişilerle)
• Urdu: دوستی گانٹھنا - میل جول بڑھانا (منع کیے گئے افراد سے)
• Indonesian: giao du - thân thiết (với người không nên)

Example Sentences

The manager warned staff not to fraternize with clients.

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After the game, some players were criticized for fraternizing with the opposing team.

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Soldiers are forbidden to fraternize with the enemy.

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It's not a good idea to fraternize with competitors.

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Rumors started because employees were seen fraternizing after hours.

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They were told not to fraternize with members of the press during the event.

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