parsonize Definition
to treat someone in a patronizing or condescending manner, especially due to one's position of power or authority.
Using parsonize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "parsonize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The boss would often parsonize his subordinates, making them feel inferior and undervalued.
Example
She felt parsonized by her doctor, who spoke to her as if she were a child.
Example
He was tired of being parsonized by his colleagues, who dismissed his ideas without giving them a fair chance.
parsonize Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for parsonize
- condescend
- patronize
- belittle
- talk down to
- look down on
Summary: parsonize in Brief
The verb 'parsonize' [pahr-suh-nahyz] means to treat someone in a patronizing or condescending manner, especially due to one's position of power or authority. It is often used to describe situations where someone is made to feel inferior or undervalued, as in 'The boss would often parsonize his subordinates.' Synonyms include 'condescend,' 'patronize,' and 'belittle.'
