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   The meaning of DEMEAN is to lower in character, status, or reputation. How to use demean in a sentence. Did you know?

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEMEAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEMEAN definition: 1. to cause someone to become less respected: 2. to cause someone to become less respected: 3. to…. Learn more.

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   Demean definition: to lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase. See examples of DEMEAN used in a sentence.

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   Define demean: to conduct or behave (oneself) usually in a proper manner—usage, synonyms, more.

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   Define demean. demean synonyms, demean pronunciation, demean translation, English dictionary definition of demean. tr.v. de·meaned , de·mean·ing , de·means To ...

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   All you need to know about "DEMEAN" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   What does demean mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! DEMEAN definition: 1. to cause someone to become less respected: 2. to cause someone to become less respected: 3. to…. Learn more.

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   What is the meaning of demeanor?

   • to conduct or behave (oneself ) in a specified manner. Archaic. demeanor. rare. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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   What is a synonym for demean?

   • [Middle English demeinen, to govern, from Old French demener : de-, de- + mener, to conduct (from Latin mināre, to drive (animals), from minārī, to threaten, from minae, threats; see men- in Indo-European roots).] To lower in status or character; degrade or humble: professionals who feel demeaned by unskilled work. See Synonyms at debase.

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   What does it mean if a person shares a demean?

   • The basic meaning the pair shares, “to lower in character or esteem,” is quite at odds with that of the other demean: “to conduct or behave oneself.”

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   Why do we demean people?

   • We sort of demean those fundamental principles of the heart and the soul. Behavior that demeans or discriminates against people for who they are has no place here. Modern campaigns rarely elevate any subject and have a terrible tendency to demean all who participate.

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   Are modern campaigns a 'demean' game?

   • Modern campaigns rarely elevate any subject and have a terrible tendency to demean all who participate. Hand it off to a hen-pecked husband or a put-upon assistant and it can demean or belittle. The Taliban have said the comments comparing war to a game 'demean' Harry. Canadians are generally mistrustful of rules that subordinate or demean women.

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   What does the verb demean mean? There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb demean , 12 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.