patronizing
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trəˌnaɪ adjective
displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner: a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack.
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verb (used with object), pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing.
1.
to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
2.
to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward: a professor who patronizes his students.
3.
to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.); support.
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patronize or patronise (ˈpætrəˌnaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to behave or treat in a condescending way |
| 2. | (tr) to act as a patron or patroness by sponsoring or bringing trade to |
| patronise or patronise | |
| —vb | |
| 'patronizer or patronise | |
| —n | |
| 'patroniser or patronise | |
| —n | |
| patronizing or patronising (ˈpætrəˌnaɪzɪŋ) | |
| —adj | |
| having a superior manner; condescending | |
| patronising or patronising | |
| —adj | |
| 'patronizingly or patronising | |
| —adv | |
| 'patronisingly or patronising | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
Exploiting drug addicts, while appearing paternalistic and concerned, is patronizing and condescending.
There's a patronizing and condescending tone to it which is off putting.
Seek out ways to put your inventory to work by patronizing a thrift shop or organizing a local clothing exchange.
Even during the parade of weirdos that is every reality show's audition rounds, she is never patronizing or cruel.
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