condescend

1 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 deign, stoop Related Words abase, debase, degrade, demean, discredit, disgrace, dishonor, humble, humiliate, lower, shame Near Antonyms rise

2 to assume or treat with an air of superiority wealthy people who tend to be condescending toward their poor relations Synonyms lord (it over), patronize, talk down (to) Related Words cold-shoulder, cut, high-hat, slight, snub; queen (it over)