demean (Meaning)
demean (v)
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
demean (v. t.)
To manage; to conduct; to treat.
To conduct; to behave; to comport; -- followed by the reflexive pronoun.
To debase; to lower; to degrade; -- followed by the reflexive pronoun.
Management; treatment.
Behavior; conduct; bearing; demeanor.
demean (n.)
Demesne.
Resources; means.
Synonyms & Antonyms of demean
demean Sentence Examples
- It is inappropriate to demean others based on their race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
- His sarcastic remarks were intended to demean his colleague in front of the entire team.
- Using derogatory language can demean individuals and perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
- As a leader, it's important not to demean your employees but to empower and uplift them.
- Mocking someone's appearance is a cruel way to demean them and can have lasting psychological effects.
- The politician's attempts to demean his opponents only served to weaken his own credibility.
- Bullying behavior often involves attempts to demean and belittle others to assert dominance.
- We must strive to create an environment where no one feels demeaned or devalued.
- The comedian's jokes crossed the line and ended up demeaning an entire community.
- It's essential to recognize the impact of our words and actions and avoid anything that could demean or hurt others.
FAQs About the word demean
reduce in worth or character, usually verballyTo manage; to conduct; to treat., To conduct; to behave; to comport; -- followed by the reflexive pronoun., To deb
destroy, poison, weaken, corrupt, dilute, debase, humiliate, cheapen, subvert, deteriorate
improve, exalt, better, uplift, enrich, amend, exalt, honor, elevate, amend
It is inappropriate to demean others based on their race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
His sarcastic remarks were intended to demean his colleague in front of the entire team.
Using derogatory language can demean individuals and perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
As a leader, it's important not to demean your employees but to empower and uplift them.
