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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
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of demean1
Origin of demean2
Example Sentences
In an ill-fated effort to make nice with MAGA, Newsom started a podcast promising "honest discussions with people that agree AND disagree with us," all "without demeaning or dehumanizing one other."
Trump has defended his actions, saying trans women in sports is "demeaning for women and it's very bad for our country".
Or the controversy over the stereotypically demeaning roles Black actors depicted.
The panel, being held in south-east London over three weeks, previously heard the girl was left feeling "demeaned" and "physically violated" by the search, in which no drugs were found.
A schoolgirl was "demeaned" and "physically violated" when she was strip-searched at school by police while on her period.
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