The difference between Condescending and Patronizing

When used as adjectives, condescending means assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude, whereas patronizing means offensively condescending.


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  1. Condescending as an adjective:

    Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

    Examples:

    "Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!"

  1. Condescending as a verb:

  1. Patronizing as an adjective:

    offensively condescending

  1. Patronizing as a verb:

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