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condescend

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of 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 of condescend

Words Related to condescend

abase, debase, degrade, demean, discredit, disgrace, dishonor, humble, humiliate, lower, shame

Near Antonyms of condescend

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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