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Condescension vs Despise - What's the difference?

condescension | despise |

As a noun condescension

is the act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors (jump).

As a verb despise is

to regard with contempt or scorn.

condescension

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Noun

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  • The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. (jump)
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  • Synonyms

    * (jump) condescendence

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    despise

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    Verb

    (despis)
  • To regard with contempt or scorn.
  • Synonyms

    * scorn * See also *contempt

    Antonyms

    * honor * respect * revere

    Derived terms

    * despisal * despicable

    See also

    * vilipend