Synonyms of condescends

condescends

verb

present tense third-person singular of condescend

1

as in stoops

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

• stoops
• deigns
• humiliates
• humbles
• demeans
• shames
• dishonors
• disgraces
• debases
• degrades
• discredits
• abases
• lowers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rises

2

as in patronizes

to assume or treat with an air of superiority

wealthy people who tend to be condescending toward their poor relations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patronizes
• cuts
• lords (it over)
• talks down (to)
• snubs
• slights
• high-hats
• queens (it over)
• cold-shoulders

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of condescends

The dedicated cast never condescends. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026

But Herzog never judges or condescends to Treadwell, even if his involvement in documenting the fallout becomes increasingly complicated. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026