Associations to the word «Condescend»
Noun
- Flattery
- Stoop
- Ladyship
- Majesty
- Entreaty
- Disdain
- Etiquette
- Particular
- Crawley
- Partridge
- Highness
- Notice
- Plough
- Reply
- Favour
- Dignity
- Reproach
- Lordship
- Elegance
- Genius
- Gentleman
- Wit
- Subordinate
- Sovereign
- Compliment
- Indifference
- Pardon
- Nod
- Sinner
- Offence
- Refreshment
- Acknowledgment
- Assurance
- Jest
- Muse
- Hint
- Kindness
- Familiarity
- Eloquence
- Amelia
- Disgrace
- Esteem
- Compassion
- Favourite
- Scorn
- Madam
- Visit
- Nobleman
- Personage
- Sake
- Insult
- Equal
- Superiority
- Goodness
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
CONDESCEND, verb. (intransitive) To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
CONDESCEND, verb. (intransitive) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
CONDESCEND, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) To consent, agree.
CONDESCEND, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) To come down.
Dictionary definition
CONDESCEND, verb. Behave in a patronizing and condescending manner.
CONDESCEND, verb. Do something that one considers to be below one's dignity.
CONDESCEND, verb. Debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way; "I won't stoop to reading other people's mail".
CONDESCEND, verb. Treat condescendingly.
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.