condescension

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Synonyms: condescensions, condescensive

Antonyms: condescensions, condescensive

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Noun

1. The act of [[condescend]]ing; a manner of behaving in an outwardly [[polite]] way that nevertheless implies [[superiority]] to another; [[patronizing]] [[courtesy]] toward inferiors.
2. {{lb|en|usually|uncountable|pejorative}} A patronizing attitude or behavior. {{defdate|from 1930s}}
3. {{lb|en|archaic|non-derogatory}} [[courtesy|Courtesy]], affability of a superior towards an inferior.

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