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Definition
treat in a manner that demonstrates a sense of superiority, but is supposed to seem kind
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the actions of a patron (to support someone or something; or to be a customer)
or:
the actions of a patron (to support someone or something; or to be a customer)
- His use of Haymitch's patronizing endearment.p. 142.8
There are no more uses of "patronize" in The Hunger Games.
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