Obsequious and Patronizing

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Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.

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Patronizing is an antonym for obsequious.

Patronizing adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.

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Obsequious is an antonym for patronizing in condescending topic.

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