Condescension
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The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank ordignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, andcondescension to others. Tillotson.Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superiornature. Addison.
Condescension meaning & definition 1 of Condescension.
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behaviour that shows you think you are more important or more intelligent than other people:
Condescension meaning & definition 2 of Condescension.
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An attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain.
Condescension meaning & definition 3 of Condescension.