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to descend to a level that is beneath oneʼs dignity<I will not condescend to answer the sore loserʼs charge that I cheated in order to win the race>Synonymsdeign, stoopRelated Wordsdebase, degrade, demean, humble, humiliate, lowerNear Antonymsrise
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to assume or treat with an air of superiority<wealthy people who tend to be condescending toward their poor relations>Synonymslord (it over), patronizeRelated Wordscold-shoulder, cut, high-hat, snub
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