2 uses
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Definition
treat in a manner that demonstrates a sense of superiority, but is supposed to seem kind
or:
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)
- He cocked an eyebrow and gave her a patronizing, professional kind of smile.Thirteen (18% in)
- It's dumb and patronizing and phony.Twenty-one (84% in)
There are no more uses of "patronize" in The Horse Whisperer.
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