patronize

Day 11Level 3

PEY-truh-nahyz

condescend

condescend to; behave in an arrogant manner towards

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

deign, snub

Example Sentence:

All that was left was for her to try to patronize the younger woman, whom, of course, neither of us had ever met.

Related Words

deviant

uh-BER-unt

deviating from the normal; exceptional

hardship

ad-VER-si-tee

a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress; a calamitous event

kind & friendly

uh-VUHNG-kyuh-ler

kind and friendly towards young people; like an uncle

offends religious sentiments

BLAS-fuh-mee

speech which offends religious sentiments

surrender

kuh-PIH-choo-layt

to submit completely; surrender

contented

kuhm-PLEY-suhnt

satisfied with oneself or with the situation