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descend vs condescend

condescend vs descend

descend and condescend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
descend No No Yes No
condescend No No Yes No
As verbs, descend and condescend are synonyms defined as:
  • descend and condescend: do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
Other synonyms of descend include deign.
descend (verb) condescend (verb)
come as if by falling treat condescendingly
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
Difference between descend and condescend

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