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patronising

/ˈpæt.rə.naɪ.zɪŋ/

Tradução: Diz-se de um tom ou atitude em que se trata alguém com falsa bondade ou condescendência, demonstrando ao mesmo tempo um sentimento de superioridade., Verbo que significa tratar alguém com uma gentileza condescendente que revela sentimento de superioridade, ou ser cliente frequente de um estabelecimento comercial.

2 verbetes

adjective

/ˈpæt.rə.naɪ.zɪŋ/B2formalbritish
  • ptDiz-se de um tom ou atitude em que se trata alguém com falsa bondade ou condescendência, demonstrando ao mesmo tempo um sentimento de superioridade.

Describes a tone or attitude that treats someone with apparent kindness but betrays a feeling of superiority.

  1. Condescending attitudeB2formal

    Treating someone as if they are less intelligent or less important, often with a show of kindness that feels superior.

    ptCondescendente

    • His patronising tone made everyone feel uncomfortable.
    • She gave a patronising smile when I asked a simple question.
    • I hate it when people explain things in a patronising way.

    Sinônimoscondescendingdisdainfuldismissivehaughtyloftypompoussnobbishsupercilioussuperior

    Antônimosdeferentialegalitarianhumblerespectful

Formas
  • more patronising comparative form
  • most patronising superlative form

verb

patronise/ˈpæt.rə.naɪz/C1formalbritish
  • ptVerbo que significa tratar alguém com uma gentileza condescendente que revela sentimento de superioridade, ou ser cliente frequente de um estabelecimento comercial.

A verb meaning to treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority, or to be a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or business.

  1. Treat condescendinglyB2formal

    To treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.

    ptTratar com condescendência

    • He tends to patronise his younger colleagues during meetings.
    • She felt patronised when the waiter explained the menu in a slow, simple way.
    • Don't patronise me; I understand the situation perfectly well.

    Sinônimosbelittlecondescenddemeandisdaindisparagelook down onslight

    Antônimosesteemhonorrespectvenerate

  2. Be a regular customerB2formal

    To be a frequent or regular customer of a particular shop, restaurant, or business.

    ptSer cliente habitual

    • We have patronised this local bakery for over a decade.
    • Many tourists patronise the small boutiques in the old town.
    • She prefers to patronise independent bookshops rather than large chains.

    Sinônimosfrequentshop atsupportvisit

  3. Sponsor or supportC1formal

    To give financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.

    ptPatrocinar

    • The wealthy family patronised several local artists.
    • The foundation patronises educational programs in rural areas.
    • He used his fortune to patronise scientific research.

    Sinônimosbackchampionendowfinancefundpromotesponsorsubsidizesupportunderwrite

    Antônimosboycottdiscourageopposeshun

Formas
  • patronised past participle
  • patronised past simple
  • patronising present participle
  • patronises third person singular