Definition of paternalize in English:
paternalize
(also paternalise)
verb pəˈtəːnəlʌɪzpəˈtəːn(ə)lʌɪz
with object To treat in a paternalistic manner. Also without object: to behave in a paternalistic manner.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The North American Review. From paternal + -ize, after paternalism.