condescend vs act

condescend is not a noun while act is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
condescend	No	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of condescend; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than condescend:

Other hypernyms of condescend include move.

As verbs, act is a hypernym of condescend; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than condescend:

Other hypernyms of condescend include move.

As verbs, act is a hypernym of condescend; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than condescend:

condescend: debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Other hypernyms of condescend include move.

condescend (noun)	act (noun)
	something that people do or cause to happen
	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
	a short performance that is part of a longer program
	a manifestation of insincerity

condescend (verb)	act (verb)
treat condescendingly	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
behave in a patronizing and condescending manner	discharge one's duties
debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way	play a role or part
	perform on a stage or theater
	behave unnaturally or affectedly
	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	be suitable for theatrical performance