😒condescend

verb
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

Meaning

to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others

Example Sentences

He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.

Synonyms

patronize, deign, stoop, belittle, humiliate

Antonyms

respect, honor, admire

Collocations

condescend to help, refuse to condescend, condescend to answer

Related Vocabularies

to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
to be silently resentful or moody
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
To speak or pronounce words aloud.
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
to say sorry for something wrong you have done

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