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patronization
[pey-truh-nahyz, pa‐] 
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patronization
[pey-truh-nahyz, pa‐]
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | condescension |
| Synonyms: | airs, civility, condescendence, deference, haughtiness, loftiness, lordliness, patronage, patronizing attitude, superciliousness, toleration |
| Main Entry: | patronage |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | condescension |
| Synonyms: | civility, cronyism, deference, deigning, disdain, insolence, patronization, patronizing, stooping, sufferance, toleration |
| Antonyms: | humility, modesty |
| Main Entry: | financial backing |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | funding for a project |
| Synonyms: | backing, financial support, financing, funding, patronization, sponsorship, support, venture capital |
| Main Entry: | high horse |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | haughty attitude |
| Synonyms: | condescension, hoity-toitiness, patronization |
| Main Entry: | auspice |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | patronage |
| Synonyms: | advocacy, aegis, auspices, backing, guidance, patronization, protection, sponsorship, support |
| Main Entry: | condescendence |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | condescension |
| Synonyms: | airs, disdain, loftiness, patronization, superiority |
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