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condescend

[kon-duh-send] / ˌkɒn dəˈsɛnd /


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"When I started coaching women for the first time, I did not condescend to them," said Dorrance.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Don’t question the character of his backers or condescend; appeal to their interests and positive dreams.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

There’s a magic mailbox involved; it’s really dumb and also really great, and the two stars never once condescend to the material.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023

“My my, Mr. Epstein, aren’t you on a high horse. How easy it is to condescend to and patronize a woman, especially one you imagine needs taking down a peg,” she tweeted.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2020

I told him that I might condescend to remove my hands if we were fed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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