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2 words match “patronize”

  • patronize verb

    to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent than you; to be a regular customer of

    Please don’t patronize me by explaining the rules three times.

    Like talk down to, condescend

  • condescend verb

    to behave as if you are more important or intelligent than others

    The older students sometimes condescend to the younger ones by explaining simple things slowly.

    Like patronize, talk down