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Translate condescension from English to Dutch

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condescension:
- hovaardij

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Detailed Translations for condescension from English to Dutch

condescension:

condescension [the ~] noun

the condescension (arrogance; haughtiness)
de hovaardij
- hovaardij [de ~ (v)] noun

Translation Matrix for condescension:

Noun	Related Translations	Other Translations
hovaardij	arrogance; condescension; haughtiness
-	condescendingness; disdain; disdainfulness; patronage; superciliousness

Synonyms for "condescension":

superciliousness; disdainfulness; arrogance; haughtiness; hauteur; high-handedness; lordliness
disdain; patronage; disparagement; depreciation; derogation
condescendingness; affability; affableness; amiability; amiableness; bonhomie; geniality

Related Definitions for "condescension":

affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank¹
- the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable¹
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior¹
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient¹

¹WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University