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All cronyism synonyms

cro·ny·ism
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noun cronyism

  • toleration — an act or instance of tolerating, especially of what is not actually approved; forbearance: to show toleration toward the protesters.
  • disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
  • civility — politeness or courtesy, esp when formal
  • deference — Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.
  • patronizing — displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner: a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack.
  • insolence — contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech.
  • stooping — to bend the head and shoulders, or the body generally, forward and downward from an erect position: to stoop over a desk.
  • deigning — to think fit or in accordance with one's dignity; condescend: He would not deign to discuss the matter with us.
  • sufferance — passive permission resulting from lack of interference; tolerance, especially of something wrong or illegal (usually preceded by on or by).
  • condescension — Condescension is condescending behaviour.
  • patronising — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
  • patronization — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
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