Associations to the word «Condescend»
Noun
- Flattery
- Stoop
- Ladyship
- Majesty
- Entreaty
- Disdain
- Etiquette
- Particular
- Crawley
- Partridge
- Highness
- Notice
- Plough
- Reply
- Favour
- Dignity
- Reproach
- Lordship
- Elegance
- Genius
- Gentleman
- Wit
- Subordinate
- Sovereign
- Compliment
- Indifference
- Pardon
- Nod
- Sinner
- Offence
- Refreshment
- Acknowledgment
- Assurance
- Jest
- Muse
- Hint
- Kindness
- Familiarity
- Eloquence
- Amelia
- Disgrace
- Esteem
- Compassion
- Favourite
- Scorn
- Madam
- Visit
- Nobleman
- Personage
- Sake
- Insult
- Equal
- Superiority
- Goodness
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
CONDESCEND, verb. (intransitive) To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
CONDESCEND, verb. (intransitive) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
CONDESCEND, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) To consent, agree.
CONDESCEND, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) To come down.
Dictionary definition
CONDESCEND, verb. Behave in a patronizing and condescending manner.
CONDESCEND, verb. Do something that one considers to be below one's dignity.
CONDESCEND, verb. Debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way; "I won't stoop to reading other people's mail".
CONDESCEND, verb. Treat condescendingly.
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