Patronizes
/ˈpætrəˌnaɪzɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) To act as a patron to; to support or sponsor, especially in a legal context such as patronizing a business or service.
The corporation patronizes several nonprofit organizations in the community.
- (v.) To treat condescendingly or to talk down to someone, which may have implications in discrimination or harassment law.
The manager patronizes employees by undermining their contributions during meetings.
Forms
- patronize
- patronized
- patronizing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'patronizes' can refer to both financially supporting an entity and condescending treatment, each with distinct implications.
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