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PATRONISED

(adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Patronised.

Patronised - as an adjective

Having patronage or clients

Example: "Street full of flourishing well-patronized shops"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Patronised - as a verb

To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.

To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.

To blame, to reproach.

Example Sentences

"She felt patronised by her boss when he constantly corrected her work."
"The shop assistant patronised the customer by speaking to her as if she were a child."
"The professor patronised the students by explaining basic concepts they were already familiar with."
"He didn't appreciate being patronised by his younger sibling as if he didn't know how to do basic tasks."
"The waiter patronised the elderly couple by assuming they wouldn't understand the menu."
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Word Game Points

Is PATRONISED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, patronised is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PATRONISED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PATRONISED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patronised is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PATRONISED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PATRONISED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, patronised is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PATRONISED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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