Synonyms for Paternalism:

• n.

  •cognition (noun)
  • paternalism.
  •patronizing (noun)
  • Condescendence.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • control,
  • authority,
  • power,
  • might,
  • oligopoly,
  • greatness,
  • domination,
  • leadership,
  • force,
  • monopoly.
  •collectivism
  • socialism,
  • Fourierism,
  • jurisdiction,
  • benevolent despotism,
  • totalitarianism.
  •Other relevant words:
  • despotism,
  • opinion,
  • dictatorship,
  • behavior,
  • viewpoint,
  • disposition,
  • outlook,
  • mentality,
  • approach,
  • perspective,
  • aspect,
  • air,
  • mind,
  • posture,
  • mood,
  • monarchy,
  • side,
  • tyranny,
  • bearing,
  • position,
  • absolutism,
  • stance,
  • autarchy,
  • notion,
  • view.

Antonyms for Paternalism:

• n.

  • patronizing
    friendly, humble.

Hyponym for Paternalism:

• n.

  • cognition
    attitude, mental attitude.