The term DEIGN can be defined as to accept or do something that is considered beneath one's dignity. This term can be broken down into six crossword solutions: LOWER (5 letters), CONSENT (7 letters), PATRONIZE (9 letters), CONDESCEND (10 letters), VOUCHSAFE (9 letters), and STOOP (5 letters). LOWER means to reduce in size, rank, or degree; CONSENT means to agree to do something; PATRONIZE means to treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority; CONDESCEND means to behave in a way that shows a superior attitude; VOUCHSAFE means to grant or give as a special favor; and STOOP means to bend the body or the head and shoulders forward and downward. All of these words are related to the term DEIGN, as they all imply a sense of condescension or superiority.