matronize English

Meaning matronize meaning

What does matronize mean?

matronize verb

— (transitive) To make a matron of; to make matron-like.

— (transitive) To act the part of a matron toward; to superintend or chaperone.

— (transitive, sometimes, derogatory) To criticize from a feminist perspective.

— (transitive, sometimes, derogatory) Of a woman: to patronize or be condescending towards.