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demean
1[ dih-meen ]
verb (used with object)
- to lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase:
He demeaned himself by accepting the bribe.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms: ,
demean
2[ dih-meen ]
verb (used with object)
- to conduct or behave (oneself ) in a specified manner.
noun
- Archaic. demeanor.
demean
1/ ɪˈː /
verb
- tr to lower (oneself) in dignity, status, or character; humble; debase
demean
2/ ɪˈː /
verb
- rare.tr to behave or conduct (oneself) in a specified way
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of demean1
Origin of demean2
Example Sentences
Even the word lady has shifted over the years from being an aspiration to a term widely regarded as demeaning and disparaging.
"I can't express how sad, stressful, demeaning even, it feels," says Mrs Marini, originally from Italy.
Your article on the matter is filled with bias and your effort to somehow classify Dodgers fans as Trump haters is ill-served and demeaning.
Was that the deciding factor, or was it deemed demeaning to offer De Bruyne an extension on far less than he is earning now?
Initially, Tate presented himself as charming, but Ms Stern alleges that his behaviour quickly turned demeaning and threatening.
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