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S: (n) condescension (condescension%1:07:00::), superciliousness (superciliousness%1:07:00::), disdainfulness (disdainfulness%1:07:00::) (the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior)
S: (n) condescension (condescension%1:10:00::), disdain (disdain%1:10:00::), patronage (patronage%1:10:00::) (a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient)

S: (n) disparagement (disparagement%1:10:00::), depreciation (depreciation%1:10:00::), derogation (derogation%1:10:00::) (a communication that belittles somebody or something)

S: (n) cold water (cold_water%1:10:00::) (disparagement of a plan or hope or expectation) "she poured cold water on the whole idea of going to Africa"
S: (n) denigration (denigration%1:10:00::), belittling (belittling%1:10:00::) (a belittling comment)
S: (n) aspersion (aspersion%1:10:00::), slur (slur%1:10:00::) (a disparaging remark) "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"; "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility"
S: (n) detraction (detraction%1:10:00::), petty criticism (petty_criticism%1:10:00::) (a petty disparagement)
S: (n) sour grapes (sour_grapes%1:10:00::) (disparagement of something that is unattainable)
S: (n) condescension (condescension%1:10:00::), disdain (disdain%1:10:00::), patronage (patronage%1:10:00::) (a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient)
S: (n) defamation (defamation%1:10:00::), calumny (calumny%1:10:00::), calumniation (calumniation%1:10:00::), obloquy (obloquy%1:10:00::), traducement (traducement%1:10:00::), hatchet job (hatchet_job%1:10:00::) (a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions)

S: (n) condescension (condescension%1:07:01::), condescendingness (condescendingness%1:07:00::) (affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank) "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"