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condescend verb

  /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/ , /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/
  • (intransitive) To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
  • (intransitive) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
  • (transitive, rare, nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
  • (intransitive, obsolete) To consent, agree.
 condescender

condescending adjective

  /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ , /ˈkɔnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ , /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/
  • Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
 condescendiente, paternalista
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