Synonyms of patronize

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patronize

verb

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1

as in to condescend

to assume or treat with an air of superiority

a director with an unpleasant habit of patronizing even his most gifted actors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condescend
• cut
• snub
• talk down (to)
• lord (it over)
• slight
• cold-shoulder
• high-hat
• queen (it over)

2

as in to endorse

to promote the interests or cause of

a company that loyally patronizes the arts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endorse
• advocate
• support
• embrace
• adopt
• help
• champion
• back
• assist
• indorse
• aid
• stick up for
• reinforce
• stand up for
• preach
• abet
• espouse
• save
• hold a brief for
• plunk (for)
• plonk (for)
• go to bat for
• plump (for)
• go in for
• bolster
• forward
• further
• rescue
• second
• reenforce
• buttress
• backstop
• advance
• boost
• talk up
• bail out
• plug
• deliver
• prop (up)
• side (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• oppose
• interfere
• thwart
• frustrate
• sabotage
• fail
• disappoint
• let down
• desert
• baffle
• foil

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• oppose
• interfere
• thwart
• frustrate
• sabotage
• fail
• disappoint
• let down
• desert
• baffle
• foil

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