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CONDESCEND Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word condescend. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word condescend. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CONDESCEND

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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

Best Hypernyms For CONDESCEND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for condescend, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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act move interact

Alternatives for DEIGN

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