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Synonyms for patronizing

Verb

1. sponsor, patronize, patronise, support
usage: assume sponsorship of
2. patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor, support, back up
usage: do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
3. patronize, patronise, condescend, interact
usage: treat condescendingly
4. patronize, patronise, patronage, support, keep going, foster, nurture
usage: be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"

Adjective

1. arch, condescending, patronizing, patronising, superior (vs. inferior)
usage: (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
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