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to behave as if one is descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity.

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to behave as if one is descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity.

He would never condescend to speak to someone of lower status.

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to do something that one regards as beneath one's dignity.

She condescended to help with the cleaning, even though she thought it was beneath her.

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Last updated: 2025/03/07 23:35