matronize

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To make a matron of

   To make a matron of; to make matron-like.

   • 1741-1755, Samuel Richardson, The Familiar Letters Childbed matronizes the giddiest spirits.
2. 2

   To act the part of a matron toward

   To act the part of a matron toward; to superintend or chaperone.

   • to matronize an assembly
3. 3

   To criticize from a feminist perspective.

   • to matronize female artists for sexploitation
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   1. 4

      Of a woman

      Of a woman: to patronize or be condescending towards.

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