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Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the verb paternalise which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts.

paternal

Of or pertaining to one's father, his genes, his relatives, or his side of a family
Fatherly; behaving as or characteristic of a father.
Received or inherited from one's father.
Acting as a father
Synonyms:

“I can remember when, as a child, my family visited my paternal grandparents in Marshall, N.C.”

“A paternal love he had only known for his own children, Justin, Tyler, and Natalie.”

“The animus corresponds to the paternal Logos just as the anima corresponds to the maternal Eros.”

paternalistic

the quality of being paternal, i.e. like a father, e.g. characterized by behaving in benevolent and yet intrusive manner towards underlings
of, pertaining to, characteristic of or practicing paternalism
Synonyms:

“The coach's paternalistic approach to training was evident as he constantly criticized and controlled every aspect of his players' performance.”

“My father's paternalistic behavior stifled my independence and hindered my personal growth.”

“Poor women with children are discussed in punitive, paternalistic terms of single motherhood and personal irresponsibility.”

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