condescend
Cross references: 1. stoop con.de.scend \.ka:n-di-'send\ vi [ME condescenden, fr. MF condescendre, fr. LL condescendere,]fr. L com- + descendere to descend 1a: to descend to a less formal or dignified level : STOOP 1b: to waive the privileges of rank 2: to assume an air of superiority