PATRONISING Antonyms

• having the same quantity, value, or measure as another

• having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• be identical or equivalent to

• be equal to in quality or ability

• make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

• marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

• low or inferior in station or quality

• used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

• of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

• cause to be unpretentious

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

• marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

• not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

• not large but sufficient in size or amount

• free from pomp or affectation

• low or inferior in station or quality

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• relatively moderate, limited, or small

• full of or exhibiting respect

• feeling or manifesting veneration

• open and genuine; not deceitful

• characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

• characterized by a lack of partiality

• without bias

• lacking pretension or affectation

• not ostentatious

• exhibiting restrained good taste

• give or delegate power or authority to

• give qualities or abilities to

• a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies

• refuse to sponsor; refuse to do business with