Answer: PATRONIZES

AnswerCrossword Clue
PATRONIZESTreats with condescension.
patronizesFrequent (a store, theater, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer
patronizesTreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority
patronizesGive encouragement and financial support to (a person, esp. an artist, or a cause)
patronizesPATRONIZE, to assume the condescending air of a patron towards