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PATRONIZING Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word patronizing. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word patronizing. (close relations)
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condescending
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

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

arrogantly
adverbadv
adverb

• in an arrogant manner

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

scornful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme 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

patronise
verbv
verb

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

• assume sponsorship 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

infantilize
verbv
verb

• To reduce (a person) to the state or status of an infant.

• To treat (a person) like a child.

frequent
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• coming at short intervals or habitually

adjective satellite

• frequently encountered

verb

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

• be a regular or frequent visitor to a certain place

patronage
nounn
noun

• the act of providing approval and support

• customers collectively

• a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

• (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support

• the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers

verb

• support by being a patron of

• be a regular customer or client of

shop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

• small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

• a course of instruction in a trade (as carpentry or electricity)

verb

• do one's shopping

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

• shop around; not necessarily buying

• give away information about somebody

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

buy at
verb

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

keep going
verb

• continue uninterrupted

• suffice for a period between two points

• be a regular customer or client of

Best Hypernyms For PATRONIZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for patronizing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
support foster interact nurture
Phrases (1)
back up

Alternatives for CONDESCENDING

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