Civilise and Patronize

Civilise

Civilise verb - Raise from a barbaric to a civilized state.
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Synonyms for Civilise

Patronize and civilise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Patronize" instead a verb "Civilise".

Patronize

Patronize verb - To assume or treat with an air of superiority.

Civilise and patronize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Civilise" instead a verb "Patronize".

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