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demean

verb

/dɪˈmiːn/

Meaning

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.

demeaning behavior

degrade, humiliate, insult, belittle

respect, honor, praise

demean oneself, demean others, demean character, demean reputation

to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do

to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals

to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly