Fraternise (Verb)
Meaning
Be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The soldiers were strictly forbidden to fraternise with the enemy prisoners during the interrogation process.
- Despite the strict rules, some soldiers managed to fraternise with the opposing forces during the temporary ceasefire.
- It's not uncommon for athletes from opposing teams to fraternise with each other after a tough game.
- The diplomat's ability to fraternise with world leaders helped to establish crucial relationships for the country.
- During the war, a few pilots from opposing sides did manage to secretly fraternise whenever they encountered each other.