Demean ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Demean ( verb )

1. To lower in character, status, or reputation; degrade.
2. To lower in rank or status; humble.

Origin:

From old french desmener, from latin dēmēnāre, from dē- + mēnāre to conduct.

Examples:

1. His behavior demeaned the entire team.
2. She felt that the job demeaned her abilities.
3. The scandal demeaned the company's reputation.
4. The official was demeaned for accepting a bribe.
5. The teacher demeaned the student by calling him stupid in front of the class.

(As a verb)

Demean ( verb )

1. To lower in character, status, or reputation; degrade.
2. To lower in rank or status; humble.

Origin:

From old french desmener, from latin dēmēnāre, from dē- + mēnāre to conduct.

Examples:

1. His behavior demeaned the entire team.
2. She felt that the job demeaned her abilities.
3. The scandal demeaned the company's reputation.
4. The official was demeaned for accepting a bribe.
5. The teacher demeaned the student by calling him stupid in front of the class.