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paternalistic

[puh-tur-nl-is-tik] / pəˌtɜr nlˈɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
in the manner of an overbearing father
Synonyms
STRONGEST
condescending patronizing
WEAK
dismissive oppressive
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