Definition of "matronize" in English

verb

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

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

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

   • to matronize an assembly

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

   • to matronize female artists for sexploitation

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