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Definition of patronizing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
behaviorshowing a superior attitude towards others
- Her patronizing tone made everyone uncomfortable.
- His patronizing remarks alienated his colleagues.
- The patronizing attitude of the manager was evident.
Origin of patronizing
Latin, patronus (protector) + -ize (to make)
Terms with patronizing included in their meaning
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patronizing
treat someone as less important or capable in a gentle way
behavior
gesture or comment that is condescending or patronizing
conflict
used to address someone in a patronizing or mocking way
communication
speak to someone in a patronizing manner
sarcasm
respond with mild sarcasm or patronizing tone
address
used to address a male in a condescending or patronizing way
arrogance
trait of acting superior and patronizing others
patronizing woman
woman who flaunts wealth through charity
behavior
used to soften mild scolding or patronizing advice
patronizing tone
in a way that shows condescending sympathy
address
used to address someone in a patronizing way
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- French:condescendant, ...
- German:herablassend, ...
- Italian:paternalistico, ...
- Spanish:condescendiente, ...
- Portuguese:condescendente, ...
- Chinese:居高临下的, ...
- Japanese:恩着せがましい, ...
- Arabic:مُتَعالٍ, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְנַשֵּׂא, ...
- Russian:покровительственный, ...
- Ukrainian:зверхній, ...
- Hindi:उपेक्षापूर्ण, ...
Definition of patronize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
commercebe a regular customer of a business
- He patronizes the same coffee shop every morning.
2.
condescendingUS treat someone as inferiorUS
- Don't patronize me with that tone.
3.
financial supportRare UK support or sponsor someone financiallyRare UK
- Many artists are patronized by grants and fellowships.
Origin of patronize
Latin, patronus (protector) + -ize (to make)
Examples of patronize in a sentence
We prefer to patronize small, family-owned restaurants. She tends to patronize her colleagues unintentionally. He didn't mean to patronize, but it came across that way. The theater was patronized by wealthy benefactors. The local library is patronized by community donations.
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- French:fréquenter, prendre de haut, ...
- German:besuchen, herablassend behandeln, ...
- Italian:frequentare, trattare con condiscendenza, ...
- Spanish:frecuentar, tratar con condescendencia, ...
- Portuguese:frequentar, menosprezar, ...
- Chinese:光顾, 居高临下地对待, ...
- Japanese:利用する, 見下す, ...
- Arabic:تَرَدَّدَ عَلَى, اِسْتَعْلَى عَلَى, ...
- Hebrew:לִפְקוֹד, לְהִתְנַשֵּׂא, ...
- Russian:постоянно посещать, снисходительно относиться, ...
- Ukrainian:відвідувати, ставитися, ...
- Hindi:नियमित ग्राहक होना, तुच्छ समझना, ...
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