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CONDESCENDING

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

Synonyms:

arch; condescending; patronising; patronizing

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

superior (of or characteristic of high rank or importance)

Derivation:

condescendingness (affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank)

 II. (verb) 

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-ing form of the verb condescend

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