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Patronising

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/
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(adj) Alternative spelling of patronizing.

I don't like your patronising tone.
His patronising behaviour drives me mad.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ tone made the junior employees feel undervalued and reluctant to share their ideas.

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