patronizing

Meanings

• verb, adjective

  Expressing or showing an exaggerated or condescending attitude towards someone, especially as a result of their race, gender, or social status.

  - "Despite her achievements, her colleagues continued to patronize her."
  - "He found her patronizing attitude towards the new employee unacceptable."

• verb

  Supporting or sponsoring a person, organization, or cause.

  - "The wealthy philanthropist patronized many local charities."
  - "The museum was able to acquire a valuable painting through the patronage of a wealthy benefactor."

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Synonyms

condescend , infantilize , enpatron , patrocinate , condescending

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patronizing
ranzoning , danzoning , mansoning , answering

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Variants

List of all variants of patronizing that leads to same result
patronizing , patronizingly , patronizingness , patronizingnesses , patronization , patronizations , patronize , patronized , patronizes

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Forms

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patronized, patronizingly, patronages, patronizable

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to act as a patron, supporter, or protector'. The modern usage of the term, implying condescension or superiority, emerged in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'patronizing' comes from the Latin word 'patronus', meaning 'protector'.

2. Patronizing can take many forms, including speaking slowly or loudly to someone, interrupting them, or making assumptions about their abilities or intelligence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Microaggressions: Patronizing is a form of microaggression, a subtle or indirect form of discrimination or prejudice.

2. Paternalism: Patronizing is closely related to paternalism, the belief that a superior or more knowledgeable person or group has the right to make decisions for those perceived as inferior or less knowledgeable.

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Culture

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Patronizing has been used extensively in literature and art to highlight power dynamics and social inequality. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Mansfield Park', the character Edmund Bertram is described as patronizing his sister Fanny Price. In modern times, the term is often used to criticize attitudes that undermine the dignity and autonomy of others.

How to Memorize "patronizing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone speaking down to you or someone else in a condescending manner. Visualize their body language and tone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with condescension or superiority. Remember that patronizing behavior undermines the dignity and autonomy of others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Put Others At Risk Of Neglecting Their Self-worth, Yielding Inferiority'. Remember that patronizing behavior can be harmful and disrespectful.

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