condescend meaning and definition

CONDESCEND verb

Definition of condescend (verb)

1. behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
2. do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
   • synonyms: deign, descend
3. debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
   • "I won't stoop to reading other people's mail"
   • synonyms: lower oneself, stoop
4. treat condescendingly
   • synonyms: patronise, patronize