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adultize

verb

Etymology

From adult + -ize.

  1. derived from adultus
  2. borrowed from adulte
  3. formed as adultize — “adult + -ize”

Definitions

  1. To raise (a child) in such a way that it adopts adult behaviors earlier than is usual.

    • Talk with them in an adult manner, but do not "adultize" them. Do not expect them to be miniature adults.

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