EnglishMain Dictionary
condescend
Universal Words
verb
1 [Vtoinf] (often disapproving) to do sth that you think it is below your social or professional position to do
SYNDEIGN:
We had to wait almost an hour before he condescended to see us.
2 [V] ~ to sb to behave towards sb as though you are more important and more intelligent than they are:
When giving a talk, be careful not to condescend to your audience.
condescension noun [U]:
Her smile was a mixture of pity and condescension. * She gave me some friendly advice without a trace of condescension.
