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.
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