Synonyms of condescend

condescend

verb

1

as in to stoop

to descend to a level that is beneath one's dignity

I will not condescend to answer the sore loser's charge that I cheated in order to win the race

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stoop
• deign
• humble
• humiliate
• demean
• shame
• discredit
• degrade
• debase
• dishonor
• disgrace
• abase
• lower

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rise

2

as in to patronize

to assume or treat with an air of superiority

wealthy people who tend to be condescending toward their poor relations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patronize
• cut
• lord (it over)
• talk down (to)
• slight
• snub
• cold-shoulder
• queen (it over)
• high-hat