"Patronize" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"patronize" Definition
- [transitive, intransitive] patronize (somebody) (disapproving) to treat somebody in a way that seems friendly, but which shows that you think that they are not very intelligent, experienced, etc.
- [transitive] patronize something (formal) to be a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, etc.
- [transitive] patronize somebody/something to help a particular person, organization or activity by giving them money
"patronize" Synonyms & Antonyms
"patronize" synonyms:
- condescend,
- humiliate,
- talk-down-to,
- belittle,
- condescend-to,
- deign,
- demean,
- denigrate,
- favor,
- favour,
- indulge,
- infantilize,
- put-down,
- snub,
- stoop,
- look-down-on,
- lord-it-over,
- treat-condescendingly,
- treat-contemptuously
"patronize" antonyms:
- antagonise,
- antagonize,
- contend,
- hurt,
- ignore,
- oppose,
- be-humble,
- be-modest,
- use-competition,
- condemn,
- discourage,
- hinder,
- neglect,
- stop,
- refuse,
- hold-head-high,
- be-proud,
- rise-above,
- reject