"matronize" meaning in English

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        "(transitive) To make a matron of; to make matron-like."
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        "(transitive) To act the part of a matron toward; to superintend or chaperone."
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        "Of a woman: to patronize or be condescending towards."
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        "(transitive, sometimes derogatory) Of a woman: to patronize or be condescending towards."
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        "(transitive) To make a matron of; to make matron-like."
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