Patronise vs. Boycott

Patronise vs. Boycott — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Patronise and Boycott

Patroniseverb

(British spelling) patronize

Boycottverb

To abstain, either as an individual or a group, from using, buying, or dealing with someone or some organization as an expression of protest.

Patroniseverb

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

Boycottnoun

The act of boycotting.

Patroniseverb

assume sponsorship of

Boycottnoun

a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies

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Patroniseverb

treat condescendingly

Boycottverb

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

Patroniseverb

be a regular customer or client of;

We patronize this storeOur sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could