patronizing in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

patronizing in the PONS Dictionary

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patronizing Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to patronize sb
traiter qn avec condescendance
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He tends to be quite patronizing when explaining something to someone, though he does often know what he's talking about.
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She is devoted to her country and her father, is fierce, loyal, and can not stand people being patronizing.
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Certain terms can be perceived as offensive or patronizing, depending on the context and speaker.
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He is patronizing to the children, and is generally unhelpful with finding them new guardians and fulfilling his duty to keep them safe.
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Youth started cruising around the mall, driving their cars around the property, blocking traffic and entering the mall with no intention of patronizing businesses.
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She has a resolute chin and china-blue eyes, and a patronizing good humour about her manner.
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My attitude was by no means hostile or patronizing.
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The theater provided entertainment for black residents who were excluded from patronizing white theaters.
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Customers may feel discouraged from patronizing establishments using them.
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That fitted in with the nickel on a quarter that the customer would save by patronizing the self-service store.
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