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What is the opposite of patronage?

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Noun
Opposite of support, typically financial, given by a patron or customer
Noun
Opposite of a patronizing or condescending manner
Noun
Opposite of a protection or patronage
Noun
Opposite of a person who spends money on goods or services from a shop or business
Noun
Opposite of the act or state of protecting or having guardianship of something
Noun
Opposite of a person who spends money on goods or services from a shop or business
Noun
Opposite of a kind or helpful deed
“Doing him a disfavor would be sure to bring the vultures swooping down on his business.”
Noun
Opposite of a body of supporters or admirers
“The demonstration ended peacefully, with protesters dispersing of their own accord.”
Noun
Opposite of the act of supporting or giving authorization to someone or something
Noun
Opposite of the people who frequent an establishment or purchase a service, collectively
Noun
Opposite of the people who watch or listen to a given media channel
“The political commentator regularly draws the ire of critics around the country with his frequent condescension of the Royal family.”
Noun
Opposite of financial or material help given
“The greatest hindrance to the development of rural patriotism is that very prevalent and quite contagious disease, urbanitis.”
Noun
Opposite of the action of dealing or trading in something, typically illegal
Noun
Opposite of backing or support received from, or provided by, someone
“Do so at your peril, and incur his wrath at your discretion.”
Noun
Opposite of the voluntary giving of alms or aid to those in need
Noun
Opposite of a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade
“More than a few antiques dealers start out as indefatigable collectors who make the decision to turn their avocation into a vocation.”
Noun
Opposite of responsibility for the care or control of someone or something
Noun
Opposite of the clientele of, or the act of regularly dealing with, a business
“The owner of the shop has been going through some hard times, with declining numbers of customers, and a number of complaints to the consumer protection unit.”
Noun
Opposite of financial assistance or advice
Noun
Opposite of a bias towards people because of their close relationships
Noun
Opposite of the state of being protected, especially by someone or something serving as a guardian
“Chabert's regiment led a cavalry charge against the Russian attack and turned the tide of battle for Napoleon.”
Noun
Opposite of the act or fact of having a condescending tone or manner
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