CONDESCENDS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word condescends. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONDESCENDS
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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 |