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condescend

UK
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/
US
/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/

Translations

condescendverb
condescended
Past Simple
condescended
Past Participle
condescending
Gerund
UK
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/
US
/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/
condescendreSens soutenu ; se montrer supérieur ou condescendant envers quelqu’un.
He would often condescend to his colleagues, making them feel inferior.
Il condescendait souvent envers ses collègues, les faisant se sentir inférieurs.
daignerSoutenu ; avec un infinitif, quand l’action est jugée indigne ou trop modeste pour la personne.
She would not condescend to answer the trivial questions posed by the reporters.
Elle ne daignait pas répondre aux questions insignifiantes posées par les journalistes.
Synonyms
patronize
deign
stoop
lower oneself
talk down to

Definitions

condescendverb
To show feelings of superiority; to act in a patronizing manner.
He would often condescend to his colleagues, making them feel inferior.
To do something in a way that shows it is below one's dignity or level of importance.
She would not condescend to answer the trivial questions posed by the reporters.
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