condescending (verb)

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• condescending — [ˌkɒndɪˈsendɪŋ] adj showing that you think you are more important or intelligent than someone else condescend [ˌkɒndɪˈsend] verb [I] condescension [ˌkɒndɪˈsenʃ(ə)n] noun [U] …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• talk down — verb 1. belittle through talk (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑minimize, ↑belittle, ↑denigrate, ↑derogate • Verb Frames: Somebody s something Somebody s somebody …   Useful english dictionary

• talk down — verb Date: 1844 intransitive verb to speak in a condescending or oversimplified fashion transitive verb to disparage or belittle by talking …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• dumb down — verb a) To convey some subject matter in simple terms, avoiding technical or academic language, especially in a way that is considered condescending. The public wont understand this concept. We need to dumb down our explanation of it. b) To… …   Wiktionary

• write down — verb a) To set (something) down in writing; to record something. b) To write (something) in a simple or condescending style …   Wiktionary

• condescend — verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd,ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/ a) To come down from ones superior position; to deign (to do something). , Spains mighty monarch, In gracious clemency, does condescend, / On these conditions, to become your friend. Dryden. b) To treat someone as… …   Wiktionary

• condescend — verb show that one feels superior. ↘do something despite regarding it as below one s dignity: he condescended to see me at my hotel. Derivatives condescending adjective condescendingly adverb condescension noun Origin ME (in the sense give way,… …   English new terms dictionary

• vouchsafe — verb give, grant, or disclose in a gracious or condescending manner. Origin ME: orig. as the phr. vouch something safe on someone, i.e. warrant the secure conferment of …   English new terms dictionary

• tone — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 quality of a sound, esp. of the human voice ADJECTIVE ▪ deep, low ▪ hushed, quiet, subdued ▪ Why is everyone speaking in hushed tones? …   Collocations dictionary

• manner — noun 1 way of doing sth/behaving ADJECTIVE ▪ conventional, normal, standard, traditional, usual ▪ correct, proper ▪ You are not approaching the proble …   Collocations dictionary

• attitude — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ carefree, good, healthy, positive, right, upbeat ▪ I try to have a healthy, positive attitude to life. ▪ She seems to have the right attitude for …   Collocations dictionary