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MATRONIZING Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word matronizing. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For MATRONIZING

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embracing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

encouraging
adjectiveadj
adjective

• giving courage or confidence or hope

adjective satellite

• furnishing support and encouragement

supporting
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

adjective satellite

• furnishing support and encouragement

• capable of bearing a structural load

uplifting
adjectiveadj
noun

• the rise of something

validating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• serving to support or corroborate

championing
verbv
noun

• someone who has won first place in a competition

• someone who fights for a cause

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

adjective satellite

• holding first place in a contest

verb

• protect or fight for as a champion

cherishing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be fond of; be attached to

empowering
adjectiveadj
verb

• give or delegate power or authority to

• give qualities or abilities to

respecting
verbv
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

revering
verbv
noun

• a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

• American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)

verb

• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Alternatives for EMBRACING

Alternatives for ENCOURAGING

Alternatives for SUPPORTING

Alternatives for UPLIFTING

Alternatives for VALIDATING

Alternatives for CHAMPIONING

Alternatives for CHERISHING

Alternatives for EMPOWERING

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