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condescend

verbid 5169·updated Jun 3, 2026
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to debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way

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Variants

synonym
descendpatronisepatronizestoop
pasttense
condescended
presentparticiple
condescending
thirdpersonsingular
condescends
pastparticiple
condescended

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary4 sensesview framework →
§1
to treat condescendingly
§2
to debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
§3
to do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
§4
to behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
to debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
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