Synonyms of patronized

patronized

verb

past tense of patronize

1

as in condescended

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

• condescended
• snubbed
• slighted
• cut
• cold-shouldered
• talked down (to)
• lorded (it over)
• high-hatted
• queened (it over)

2

as in endorsed

to promote the interests or cause of

a company that loyally patronizes the arts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endorsed
• advocated
• supported
• championed
• embraced
• backed
• adopted
• helped
• assisted
• aided
• indorsed
• reinforced
• preached
• stuck up for
• abetted
• held a brief for
• espoused
• went to bat for
• went in for
• plonked (for)
• saved
• bolstered
• plumped (for)
• stood up for
• forwarded
• seconded
• plunked (for)
• rescued
• furthered
• buttressed
• backstopped
• reenforced
• advanced
• boosted
• plugged
• bailed out
• propped (up)
• delivered
• talked up
• sided (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposed
• interfered
• frustrated
• baffled
• thwarted
• disappointed
• failed
• deserted
• sabotaged
• foiled
• let down

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• opposed
• interfered
• frustrated
• baffled
• thwarted
• disappointed
• failed
• deserted
• sabotaged
• foiled
• let down

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