Thesaurus: condescension

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1. n. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.
2. n. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
3. n. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
4. n. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
5. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and condescension to others. Tillotson. Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superior nature. Addison. Syn. -- Complaisance; courtesy; affability.
6. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank ordignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, andcondescension to others. Tillotson.Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superiornature. Addison.
7. n:100 n. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior n. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient n. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank