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condescend
/ˌkɒndɪˈsend/
verb
zniżać się
Also
traktować z wyższością
Definition
To behave as if you are more important or intelligent than other people, or to do something that you consider to be below your dignity.
Examples
Don't condescend to me; I understand perfectly well.
Nie traktuj mnie z wyższością; rozumiem doskonale.
He would never condescend to answer such a simple question.
Nigdy by się nie zniżył, żeby odpowiedzieć na tak proste pytanie.
Collocations
condescend to someonecondescend to do something
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