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Muhammadumaraman Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

Does 'patronize' also indicate contempt? Kindly explain its meaning.

“I almost resent, Vice President Bush, your patronizing attitude that you have to teach me about foreign policy,” she shot back.
  

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muhammadumaraman Does 'patronize' also indicate contempt? Have you lost your dictionary? patronize: to behave or talk in a way that shows you think you are more intelligent or important than someone else Yes, a small amount of contempt is involved.

— CalifJim

  • muhammadumaraman Does 'patronize' also indicate contempt?
  • Have you lost your dictionary?
  • patronize: to behave or talk in a way that shows you think you are more intelligent or important than someone else Yes, a small amount of contempt is involved.
  • CJ
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muhammadumaraman Does 'patronize' also indicate contempt?
Have you lost your dictionary?

patronize: to behave or talk in a way that shows you think you are more intelligent or important than someone else

Yes, a small amount of contempt is involved.

CJ
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muhammadumaramanThat's harsh.
No it's not. It's fun! Cheer up!

CJ
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