CONDESCENDS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word condescends. (close relations)
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| deign | verbv | |||||
verb • do something that one considers to be below one's dignity | ||||||
| descend | verbv | |||||
verb • move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way • come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example • do something that one considers to be below one's dignity • come as if by falling | ||||||
| patronize | verbv | |||||
verb • assume sponsorship of • do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of • treat condescendingly • be a regular customer or client of | ||||||
| stoop | verbv | |||||
noun • an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward • basin for holy water • small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house verb • bend one's back forward from the waist on down • debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way • descend swiftly, as if on prey • sag, bend, bend over or down • carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward | ||||||
| acquiesce | verbv | |||||
verb • to agree or express agreement | ||||||
| belittle | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||
| patronise | verbv | |||||
verb • do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of • assume sponsorship of • treat condescendingly • be a regular customer or client of | ||||||
| vouchsafe | verbv | |||||
verb • grant in a condescending manner | ||||||
| yield | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • production of a certain amount • the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property • an amount of a product • the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) verb • be the cause or source of • end resistance, as under pressure or force • give or supply • give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another • give in, as to influence or pressure • move in order to make room for someone for something • cause to happen or be responsible for • be willing to concede • be fatally overwhelmed • bring in • be flexible under stress of physical force • cease opposition; stop fighting • consent reluctantly | ||||||
| lower oneself | verbv | |||||
verb • debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way | ||||||
| put on airs | ||||||
verb • act like the master of | ||||||
