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patronizing
pa·tron·iz·ing [ páytrə nzing, páttrə nzing ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
condescending: treating somebody as if he or she is less intelligent or knowledgeable than yourself

pa·tron·iz·ing·ly adverb
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