Condescend
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British pronunciation/kˌɒndɪsˈɛnd/
American pronunciation/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/

Definitie & Betekenis van "condescend"

to condescend
01

neerbuigen, met minachting praten

to talk down to someone or act superior
02

neerbuigen, behandelen als minderwaardig

to act in a way that suggests something is beneath one's dignity or status
03

neerbuigend zijn, neerzien op

behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
04

zich verlagen, zich neerbuigend gedragen

debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
con
descend

condescend

v

condescending

adj

condescending

adj
example
Voorbeeld
It's frustrating when someone condescends instead of offering genuine assistance.
The famous actor didn't condescend to take a photo with a fan.
Though a manager now, she didn't condescend and helped her team with basic tasks.
He condescended to attend the event, even though he felt it was a small occasion.
He had a habit of making condescending comments about his friends' hobbies, as if his interests were superior.
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