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condescend

British pronunciation/kˌɒndɪsˈɛnd/
American pronunciation/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/
to condescend
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to talk down to someone or act superior

synonyms : patronise
patronize
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2

to do an act you think is beneath your status or position

synonyms : deign
descend
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3

behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

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4

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

synonyms : lower oneself
stoop
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Examples
1. Could you NOT be so condescending?
2. Don't condescend.
3. You're condescending.
4. It was absolutely condescending.
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