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condescend

1 of 1verb
/ˌkɑndəˈsɛnd/
Forms:condescends,condescending,condescended,condescended
1

to talk down to someone or act superior

  • It's frustrating when someone condescends instead of offering genuine assistance.
  • There's no need to condescend; she's just as experienced as you.
Synonyms:
patronizepatronise
2

to act in a way that suggests something is beneath one's dignity or status

  • He condescended to attend the event, even though he felt it was a small occasion.
  • Though a manager now, she didn't condescend and helped her team with basic tasks.
  • The famous actor didn't condescend to take a photo with a fan.
Synonyms:
descenddeign
3

behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

4

debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way

Synonyms:
lower oneselfstoop