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1 снисходительность
1) General subject: clemency, condescendence, condescension, forbearance, indulgence, indulgency, large heartedness, large-heartedness, lenience, leniency, lenity, mildness, gracious manner (любезность), graciousness2) Religion: condescension (Patronizing attitude or behavior), forgiveness3) Law: leniency (к подсудимому)4) Makarov: charity (в суждениях)
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condescension — noun Etymology: Late Latin condescension , condescensio, from condescendere Date: 1647 1. voluntary descent from one s rank or dignity in relations with an inferior 2. patronizing attitude or behavior … New Collegiate Dictionary
condescension — con·de scen·sion || ‚kÉ‘ndɪ senʃn / kÉ’n n. voluntary lowering of oneself; patronizing attitude or behavior, acting in a proud manner toward others … English contemporary dictionary
patronizing — adjective (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑arch, ↑condescending, ↑patronising • Similar to: ↑superior • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Circular definition — A circular definition is one that uses the term(s) being defined as a part of the definition or assumes a prior understanding of the term being defined. Either the audience must already know the meaning of the key term(s), or the definition is… … Wikipedia
condescending — adjective (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension (Freq. 3) • Syn: ↑arch, ↑patronizing, ↑patronising • Similar to: ↑superior • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
patronising — adjective (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension • Syn: ↑arch, ↑condescending, ↑patronizing • Similar to: ↑superior • Derivationally related forms: ↑condescendingness … Useful english dictionary