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PATRONISING Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word patronising. (exact relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word patronising. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PATRONISING

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condescending
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

arrogant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

cocky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• overly self-confident or self-assertive

contemptuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

disdainful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

• having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

haughty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

lofty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

• of imposing height; especially standing out above others

• having or displaying great dignity or nobility

overbearing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expecting unquestioning obedience

• having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

pompous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

adjective satellite

• puffed up with vanity

presumptuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excessively forward

self-important
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

smug
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

sneering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of contempt

snobbish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior

snooty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant

superior
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of high or superior quality or performance

• of or characteristic of high rank or importance

• written or printed above and to one side of another character

• having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit

noun

• the largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great Lakes

• one of greater rank or station or quality

• a town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth

• the head of a religious community

• a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

• a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character

adjective satellite

• (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by

• having a higher rank

• (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by

holier-than-thou
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excessively or hypocritically pious

patronize
verbv
verb

• assume sponsorship of

• do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

• treat condescendingly

• be a regular customer or client of

condescend
verbv
verb

• behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

• do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

• debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way

• treat condescendingly

sponsor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who supports or champions something

• an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)

verb

• assume sponsorship of

• assume responsibility for or leadership of

• do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

Best Hypernyms For PATRONISING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for patronising, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (24)
support arrogant belittling condescending contemptuous derisive derisory derogatory disparaging disrespectful foster haughty insulting interact ironic mocking nurture sarcastic scornful smug snobbish superior taunting ridiculing
Phrases (1)
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Alternatives for CONDESCENDING

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