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PATRONIZING

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

arch; condescending; patronising; patronizing

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

superior (of or characteristic of high rank or importance)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

-ing form of the verb patronize

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