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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    belittle demean disparage patronize talk down to look down on sneer at scorn mock ridicule insult affront offend humiliate degrade debase diminish minimize trivialize marginalize disdain despise contempt condescend snub slight ignore overlook undervalue underestimate disparage denigrate defame vilify abuse mistreat bully intimidate browbeat coerce dominate tyrannize oppress persecute

    Meaning of Treat Condescendingly

    to behave or speak in a way that shows you think you are better or more important than someone else

    Definitions

    • To treat someone with a condescending attitude, behaving as if one is superior to them
    • * To speak or behave in a way that is patronizing or superior, often in a way that is insulting or demeaning
    • * To have a superior attitude towards someone, often accompanied by a lack of respect or consideration

    Etymology of Treat Condescendingly

    The word "condescending" originates from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "descendere" (meaning "to descend"), and the Old French word "condescendre", which means "to come down to" or "to stoop"
    Historically, the word "condescending" was first used in the 15th century to describe the act of voluntarily descending to a lower level or position, often in a literal or figurative sense
    Over time, the word took on a more negative connotation, implying a sense of superiority or patronage

    Example Uses

    • The manager was accused of treating her employees condescendingly, making them feel belittled and unvalued
    • * The professor's condescending tone made the student feel like they were being talked down to
    • * The politician's condescending speech was seen as insulting and dismissive of the opposition's views

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    respect admire appreciate value esteem praise compliment honor glorify exalt uplift encourage support empower elevate dignify ennoble recognize acknowledge appreciate approve endorse commend laud extol eulogize venerate revere worship

    Related Nouns

    condescension superiority arrogance haughtiness pride ego conceit vanity narcissism selfishness egotism patronage paternalism maternalism authoritarianism dominance oppression persecution humiliation degradation disparagement defamation vilification

    Related Verbs

    condescend patronize belittle demean disparage scorn mock ridicule insult affront offend humiliate degrade debase diminish minimize trivialize marginalize disdain despise contempt snub slight ignore overlook undervalue underestimate

    Related Adjectives

    condescending superior patronizing arrogant haughty proud conceited vain narcissistic selfish egotistical authoritarian dominant oppressive persecutory humiliating degrading disparaging defamatory vilifying insulting offensive abusive bullying intimidating coercive tyrannical