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condescend

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of condescend

1 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
Synonyms of condescend

deign, stoop
Words Related to condescend

abase, debase, degrade, demean, discredit, disgrace, dishonor, humble, humiliate, lower, shame
Near Antonyms of condescend

rise

2 to assume or treat with an air of superiority

  • wealthy people who tend to be condescending toward their poor relations
Synonyms of condescend

lord (it over), patronize, talk down (to)
Words Related to condescend

cold-shoulder, cut, high-hat, slight, snub

queen (it over)

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