Synonyms of patronize
5 similar words
Another word for patronize is denigrate. Other synonyms of patronize are enpatron, patrocinate, condescend and infantilize.
Synonyms and similar words for patronize
verbTo act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.
- enpatron obsoleteTo act the part of a patron towards; to patronize.
- patrocinate obsoleteTo support; to patronize.
verbTo treat condescendingly; to talk down to.
- condescendTo treat someone as though inferior; to talk down to someone; to patronize.
- infantilize
- denigrate
Meaning of patronize
- verb To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.
- verb To be a customer of (an establishment), especially a regular customer.
- verb To treat condescendingly; to talk down to.
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Questions about synonyms of patronize
- What is another word for patronize?
- Patronize has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as denigrate, enpatron, patrocinate, condescend and infantilize.
- What does patronize mean?
- Patronize means to act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.
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