Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To reduce (an adult) to the state or status of an infant.
Related words
- Word family
- infantilizer
Forms
- Past participle
- infantilized
e.g. infantilized → patronized…
Example sentences
- patronize Don't patronize me under the guise of concern.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| infantilize | rising | |
| patronize | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- patronize3, patronise
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (patronize3 = 3 syllables).