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Minandry

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act or practice of showing excessive sympathy or concern for men, often resulting in their infantilization.

Usage:

1. She exhibited minandry by always folding his laundry and making his bed, treating him more like a child than an adult.
2. Minandry can be detrimental to the personal growth and independence of individuals.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characterized by actions or behaviors associated with minandry.

Usage:

1. His minandry behavior of relying on others to take care of his basic needs hindered his ability to become self-sufficient.
2. The book delves into the psychological effects of minandry relationships on men.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To treat someone, typically a man, in an excessively sympathetic or coddling manner.

Usage:

1. She minandried him by always doing his chores for him, preventing him from learning necessary life skills.
2. Parents should avoid minandrying their children as it may hinder their development.

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