v. 1 to treat in a condescending way; 2 to be a supporter or regular customer of
Her friends were patronizing her because they thought she acted silly.
Her friends were patronizing her because they thought she acted silly.
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condescend; be lofty; be overbearing
be humble; be modest
4 syllables
pa-tron-iz-ing
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