Mollycoddling
Patronizing and mollycoddling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Patronizing" instead an adjective "Mollycoddling".
Nearby Words: mollycoddle, mollycoddled
Patronizing
Patronizing adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Patronizing
Mollycoddling and patronizing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mollycoddling" instead an adjective "Patronizing".
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