Condescendence
Paternalism and condescendence are semantically related In some cases you can use "Paternalism" instead a noun "Condescendence".
Paternalism
Paternalism noun - The attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Paternalism
Condescendence and paternalism are semantically related in condescension topic. You can use "Condescendence" instead a noun "Paternalism".
Mutual synonyms
Cite this Source
Paternalism and Condescendence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/condescendence/paternalism
Condescendence & Paternalism. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/condescendence/paternalism>.
Paternalism or Condescendence. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/condescendence/paternalism.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "condescendence" and "paternalism" have occurred on timeline