word
Patronizing
PAY-truh-ny-zihng
/ˈpeɪtrʌˌnaɪzɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
patronizing
Dictionary meaning
Characteristic of those who treat others with condescension, like a behaviour or characteristic.
Examples
- I couldn't stand the way my teacher would be so patronizing to the other students.
Synonyms: arch
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uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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