Vocabulary Entry

patronized

|verb • noun

verb

To treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.

Example Sentences

"She felt patronized by her supervisor's condescending tone."

"He tends to patronize those he considers less experienced."

"The customer was annoyed when the waiter patronized him."

noun

Example Sentences

"Her patronization was evident in the way she spoke to him."

"He dismissed her ideas with a sense of patronization that frustrated her."

"The discussion was marred by his patronization of the less knowledgeable panelists."