Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfæntəˌlɪzəm/
noun the act of treating someone as if they were a child
A1 Infantilism is the condition of behaving like a child.
A2 Some adults exhibit infantilism by engaging in childlike behaviors.
B1 Infantilism can be a coping mechanism for dealing with stress or trauma.
B2 Therapists may work with individuals struggling with infantilism to help them develop more mature coping strategies.
C1 The concept of infantilism in psychology is complex and can have various underlying causes.
C2 Research on infantilism has led to a better understanding of how early childhood experiences can impact adult behavior.
formal The psychologist diagnosed the patient with infantilism, a condition characterized by immature behavior.
informal Some people believe that wearing diapers as adults is a form of infantilism.
slang I heard that guy has a weird infantilism fetish.
figurative The company's refusal to adapt to modern technology is a form of corporate infantilism.
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