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Patronizing Definition & Meaning

patronizing
adjective
  1. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

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What does patronizing mean?
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
What part of speech is patronizing?
Patronizing is an adjective.

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