Oversocialize

Origin

- + over + socialize

Full definition of oversocialize

Verb

1. (intransitive) to socialize too much
2. (transitive) to make someone socialize too much
• 1984, Jeanne H. Block, Sex Role Identity and Ego Development"Because of the tendency to oversocialize females in our society, girls learn early to (over)control impulses, to be tractable, obedient, cautious, and self-sacrificing."