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Meaning of adultize | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To raise (a child) in such a way that it adopts adult behaviors earlier than is usual.

transitive

Equivalents

Suomi aikuistaa
Português adultizar

Examples

“Talk⟳ with them in an adult manner, but do not "adultize" them. Do not expect⟳ them to be miniature adults.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

adultized adultizes adultizing adultnap adultnapped adultnapping

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