Deign
Deign verb - To descend to a level that is beneath one's dignity.
Usage example: I wouldn't deign to answer that absurd accusation
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Synonyms for Deign
Humble and deign are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Humble" instead a verb "Deign".
Nearby Word: deigning
Humble
Humble verb - To reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes.
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