infantilized (Meaning)

infantilized

to make or keep infantile, to treat as if infantile

The manager's micromanagement style infantilized employees, stifling their creativity and independence.
Treating teenagers like children can often infantilize them and hinder their development into responsible adults.
The constant surveillance in the workplace infantilized workers, making them feel incapable and demoralized.
The patronizing tone of the lecture infantilized the audience, undermining their intelligence and understanding.
Some parents inadvertently infantilize their adult children by continuing to make decisions for them.
The overprotective nature of the nanny infantilized the children, preventing them from learning how to navigate the world independently.
The media's portrayal of certain demographics as helpless victims can perpetuate stereotypes and infantilize them.
Being constantly coddled by his parents had infantilized him, leaving him ill-equipped to handle adult responsibilities.
The strict rules and regulations at the institution infantilized its residents, treating them like incapable individuals rather than adults.
The teacher's condescending attitude infantilized the students, hindering their academic growth and self-esteem.

to make or keep infantile, to treat as if infantile

young, babyish, immature, childish, juvenile, adolescent,infantile, virginal, inexperienced, naïve

ripe, mature, advanced, experienced,adult,grown-up, sophisticated, knowing, precocious, savvy

The manager's micromanagement style infantilized employees, stifling their creativity and independence.

Treating teenagers like children can often infantilize them and hinder their development into responsible adults.

The constant surveillance in the workplace infantilized workers, making them feel incapable and demoralized.

The patronizing tone of the lecture infantilized the audience, undermining their intelligence and understanding.