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PATRONISING

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Patronising.

Patronising - as an adjective satellite

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
archcondescendingpatronizing

Patronising - as a verb

To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.

To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.

To blame, to reproach.

Patronising - as an adjective

Offensively condescending.

Example Sentences

"She spoke to me in a patronising tone, as if I couldn't understand simple concepts."
"His condescending smile and patronising remarks made me feel belittled."
"The article was full of patronising remarks about women in the workplace."
"I hate it when people use patronising language to explain things to me."
"His patronising attitude toward the waitstaff was very off-putting."
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Word Game Points

Is PATRONISING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, patronising is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PATRONISING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PATRONISING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patronising is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PATRONISING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PATRONISING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, patronising is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PATRONISING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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