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снизходи́телност — meaning in English

snizhoditelnost

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English meaning

  • condescension noun The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
  • leniency noun Mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.
  • patronage noun Financial or other support given by a patron.

Senses

снизходи́телност is used for these senses in English:

  • condescension The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
  • leniency The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
  • patronage A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.

condescension — full definition

  1. noun The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
  2. noun A patronizing attitude or behavior.
  3. noun Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.

Related Bulgarian words