Patronize Synonyms and Antonyms

pātrə-nīz, pătrə-
To assume a condescending attitude
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. condescend
  2. support
  3. patronise
  4. stoop
  5. talk down to
  6. sponsor
  7. snub
  8. frequent
  9. be overbearing
  10. be gracious to
  11. assist
  12. indulge
  13. favor
  14. deign
  15. pat-on-the-back
  16. play the snob
  17. shop
  18. promote
  19. lord-it-over
  20. patronage
  21. shop-at
  22. buy at
  23. keep-going
Antonyms:
  1. ignore
  2. boycott
  3. use competition
To trade with
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. condescend
  2. habituate
  3. buy from
  4. patronise
  5. purchase from
  6. sponsor
  7. shop with
  8. high-hat
Antonyms:
  1. antagonize
  2. be modest
  3. oppose
  4. contend
  5. be humble

Words Related to Patronize

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Patronize Sentence Examples

  • Every time one of you opens your mouth, you patronize me.

  • Don't patronize me, Carmen.

  • No, we do not patronize them by telling them what they already know.

  • Native cults the Hellenistic kings thought it good policy to patronize.

  • The statesman, they trusted, would patronize their religion for its utility; and the clergy would inculcate it for their own emolument.

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