condescend
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd//ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/
verb
- 1
To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
- 2
To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
- 3
(possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
- 4
To consent, agree.
- 5
To come down.
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