снисхожде́ние — meaning in English
sniskhozhdeniye
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English meaning
- condescension noun Behaviour that seems polite on the surface but really shows that a person feels superior to others.
- courtesy noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
- indulgence noun The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
- leniency noun Mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.
Senses
снисхожде́ние 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.
- courtesy (uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
- indulgence Tolerance.
- leniency The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
condescension — full definition
- noun Behaviour that seems polite on the surface but really shows that a person feels superior to others.
- noun An attitude or way of behaving that talks down to other people.
- noun Friendly, polite treatment given by someone of higher status to someone of lower status.
courtesy — full definition
- noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
- adj Given free of charge, or done as a polite gesture rather than an obligation.
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