Condescend

C1 16+

Synonyms of condescend

Antonyms of condescend

Collocations of condescend

condescend to
Frequency: 80 %

She always condescends to speak to me like I'm a child.

condescend towards
Frequency: 65 %

His condescending attitude towards his coworkers alienated them.

condescend upon
Frequency: 45 %

The manager condescended upon the interns during the meeting.

condescend with
Frequency: 30 %

He often condescends with a smirk on his face, making others feel inferior.

Idiomatic Expressions for condescend

  • Phrase: condescending attitude
    Meaning: an attitude of patronizing superiority; looking down on others
    Usage: His condescending attitude towards his coworkers made it difficult for them to work together.