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condescend

UK
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/
US
/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/

Translations

condescendverb
condescended
Past Simple
condescended
Past Participle
condescending
Gerund
UK
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/
US
/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/
He would never condescend to speak to his employees in such a manner.
Он никогда не снисходил бы до того, чтобы говорить со своими сотрудниками в таком тоне.
She refused to condescend to their level of pettiness.
Она отказалась унижаться до их уровня мелочности.
Additional translations
деклассировать
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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