Matronize vs. Patronize
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Difference Between Matronize and Patronize
Matronizeverb
(transitive) To make a matron of; to make matron-like.
Patronizeverb
(transitive) To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.
Matronizeverb
(transitive) To act the part of a matron toward; to superintend or chaperone.
to matronize an assemblyPatronizeverb
(transitive) To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.
Matronizeverb
To criticize from a feminist perspective.
to matronize female artists for sexploitationPatronizeverb
(transitive) To assume a tone of unjustified superiority; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.
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Matronizeverb
Of a woman: to patronize or be condescending towards.
Patronizeverb
To blame, to reproach.
Patronizeverb
assume sponsorship of
Patronizeverb
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
Patronizeverb
treat condescendingly
Patronizeverb
be a regular customer or client of;
We patronize this storeOur sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he couldADVERTISEMENT
