of Condescend

He would not condescend to misrepresent the facts.

condescend means:

1. to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity.

2. to stoop or deign to do something

condescend (v) = patronize/look down to: Take care not to condescend to your reader.

condescend (v) = stoop/lower ones self: The minor official condescended to see us.

Only after I'd introduced myself and answered several very pointed questions would the withered shaman condescend to taking my outstretched hand in his.

I wasn't certain that he would condescend to a handshake.