PATRONIZING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word patronizing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PATRONIZING
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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 | ||||||||