Patronage
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To support by being a patron of. To be a regular customer or client of; to patronize; to patronise; to support; to keep going.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship. Customers collectively; clientele; business. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain. Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support. The people who ride a form of transportation. Synonym of ridership.
Example sentence: The only economic paradigm that movies have ever known is capitalism. There were no church sponsors or state patronage. The idea was that if you'd pay to see it, we'll make it for you.
Disdain
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A feeling of contempt or scorn.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.To be indignant or offended.
Example sentence: A judge sworn to decide impartially can offer no forecasts, no hints, for that would show not only disregard for the specifics of the particular case, it would display disdain for the entire judicial process.