condescending
adjective
/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/
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/ˈkɔnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/
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/ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/
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- Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
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condescendant
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condescend
verb
/ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/
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/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/
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- (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).
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consentir
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- (intransitive, obsolete) To consent, agree.
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acquiescer
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