deprecate |
condescend |
As verbs the difference between deprecate and condescend
is that
deprecate is to belittle or express disapproval of while
condescend is (
lb) to come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
condescend |
disparage |
As verbs the difference between condescend and disparage
is that
condescend is to come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something) while
disparage is to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
As a noun disparage is
inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.
condescend |
disdain |
In intransitive obsolete terms the difference between condescend and disdain
is that
condescend is to come down while
disdain is to be indignant or offended.
As verbs the difference between condescend and disdain
is that
condescend is to come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something) while
disdain is to regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
As a noun disdain is
a feeling of contempt or scorn.
condescend |
abase |
As verbs the difference between condescend and abase
is that
condescend is (
lb) to come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something) while
abase is (archaic) to lower physically or depress; to stoop; to throw or cast down; as, to
abase the eye
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demean |
condescend |
As verbs the difference between demean and condescend
is that
demean is to debase; to lower; to degrade while
condescend is to come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
As a noun demean
is management; treatment.
condescend |
condescending |
As verbs the difference between condescend and condescending
is that
condescend is to come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something) while
condescending is present participle of lang=en.
As an adjective condescending is
assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
condescend |
cower |
Related terms |
Condescend is a related term of cower.
As verbs the difference between condescend and cower
is that
condescend is (
lb) to come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something) while
cower is to crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear or
cower can be (obsolete|transitive) to cherish with care.
belittle |
condescend |
As verbs the difference between belittle and condescend
is that
belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is while
condescend is to come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
condescend |
candescent |
As a verb condescend
is (
lb) to come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
As an adjective candescent is
glowing with heat; white-hot, incandescent.
condescend |
scent |
As verbs the difference between condescend and scent
is that
condescend is (
lb) to come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something) while
scent is to detect the scent of.
As a noun scent is
a distinctive odour or smell.
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