As an adjective arrogant
is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
As a verb patronize is
to make a patron.
arrogant
English
(arrogance)
Alternative forms
* arrogaunt (obsolete)
Adjective
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en adjective)
Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
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Usage notes
* Said of people, statements, etc.
Synonyms
* conceited
* condescending
* disdainful
* haughty
* high-handed
* narcissistic
* overbearing
* presumptuous
* supercilious
* proud
* vain
* See also
Antonyms
* humble
* modest
Derived terms
* arrogantly
Related terms
* arrogance
* arrogancy
* arrogate
* arrogation
* arrogantness
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patronize
English
Alternative forms
* patronise (Commonwealth)
Verb
(patroniz)
To make a patron.
To assume a tone of unjustified superiority; to talk down to; to treat condescendingly.
To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.
Synonyms
* (talk down to) condescend
