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PATRONIZING
arch, condescending, patronizing, patronising
(adjective) (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
patronizing (comparative more patronizing, superlative most patronizing)
Offensively condescending.
Synonyms
• condescending
Verb
patronizing
present participle of patronize
Source: Wiktionary
Pa"tron*i`zing, a.
Definition: Showing condescending favor; assuming the manner of airs of a superior toward another.
– Pat"ron*i`zing*ly, adv. Thackeray.
PATRONIZE
Pa"tron*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Patronized; p. pr. & vb. n. Patronizing.]
1. To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid. The idea has been patronized by two States only. A. Hamilton.
2. To trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer. [Commercial Cant]
3. To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; -- used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one's equals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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