Definition of Condescend
Condescend
con·de·scend


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To talk or behave in a way that is patronizing or superior.

e.g. The professor's tendency to condescend to his students made them feel belittled.

(verb)
to stoop or deign as if below one's status.

e.g. She knew she could not condescend to argue with all the people who were against her.



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