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condescending

/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/

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verb

To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
(possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
To consent, agree.
To come down.

Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
"Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!"

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