demean

[ dih-meen ]

/ dɪˈmin /

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verb (used with object)

to lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase: He demeaned himself by accepting the bribe.

Origin of demean

1595–1605; de- + mean², modeled on debase

SYNONYMS FOR demean

degrade, humble, humiliate, mortify.

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ANTONYMS FOR demean

dignify, honor.

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Words nearby demean

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Definition for demean (2 of 2)

demean²

[ dih-meen ]

/ dɪˈmin /

verb (used with object)

to conduct or behave (oneself) in a specified manner.

noun

Archaic. demeanor.

Origin of demean

1250–1300; Middle English deme(i)nen<Anglo-French, Old French demener, equivalent to de-de- + mener to lead, conduct <Latin mināre to drive, minārī to threaten

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Example sentences from the Web for demean

Modern campaigns rarely elevate any subject and have a terrible tendency to demean all who participate.
Secret Campaign for Chairman of the Federal Reserve|Stuart Stevens|September 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Hand it off to a hen-pecked husband or a put-upon assistant and it can demean or belittle.
The Language of Margaret Thatcher’s Handbags|Robin Givhan|April 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Taliban have said the comments comparing war to a game 'demean' Harry.
Prince Harry: "Take a Life To Save A Life", Confirms He Has Killed Insurgents|Tom Sykes|January 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Canadians are generally mistrustful of rules that subordinate or demean women.
The Canadian Supreme Court's Punt on the Niqab|David Frum|December 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST

“He is trying to shock whoever finds the body,” said Shepard, who said that Hughes was trying also to demean his victims.
LA’s Grisly Woman Killer|Christine Pelisek|October 27, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Get out of my sight, before I demean myself by striking you!
Crestlands|Mary Addams Bayne
I am not going to demean myself by explaining; they ought to have believed in me.
Harper's Round Table, October 1, 1895|Various
For all I've had to demean myself to wait on sich as you, I'm a Christian!
A Sheaf of Corn|Mary E. Mann
Now come and, upon my advice, demean yourself so humbly in her presence that your imprisonment may not be grievous.
Four Arthurian Romances|Chretien DeTroyes
“Well, have a care you demean yourself as a cavaliero should,” saith he.
Joyce Morrell's Harvest|Emily Sarah Holt

British Dictionary definitions for demean (1 of 2)

demean¹

/ (dɪˈmiːn) /

verb

(tr) to lower (oneself) in dignity, status, or character; humble; debase

Word Origin for demean

C17: see de-, mean ²; on the model of debase

British Dictionary definitions for demean (2 of 2)

demean²

/ (dɪˈmiːn) /

verb

(tr) rare to behave or conduct (oneself) in a specified way

Word Origin for demean

C13: from Old French demener, from de- + mener to lead, drive, from Latin mināre to drive (animals), from minārī to use threats

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单词	demean
释义	demean ¹ [ dih-meen ] / dɪˈmin / SEE SYNONYMS FOR demean ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase: He demeaned himself by accepting the bribe. Origin of demean ¹ 1595–1605; de- + mean², modeled on debase SYNONYMS FOR demean degrade, humble, humiliate, mortify. SEE SYNONYMS FOR demean ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR demean dignify, honor. SEE ANTONYMS FOR demean ON THESAURUS.COM Words nearby demean demassify, dematerialize, dematiaceous, Demavend, deme, demean, demeaning, demeanor, demeanour, demeclocycline, dement Definition for demean (2 of 2) demean² [ dih-meen ] / dɪˈmin / verb (used with object) to conduct or behave (oneself) in a specified manner. noun Archaic. demeanor. Origin of demean ² 1250–1300; Middle English deme(i)nen<Anglo-French, Old French demener, equivalent to de-de- + mener to lead, conduct <Latin mināre to drive, minārī to threaten Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for demean Modern campaigns rarely elevate any subject and have a terrible tendency to demean all who participate. Secret Campaign for Chairman of the Federal Reserve\|Stuart Stevens\|September 12, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Hand it off to a hen-pecked husband or a put-upon assistant and it can demean or belittle. The Language of Margaret Thatcher’s Handbags\|Robin Givhan\|April 8, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The Taliban have said the comments comparing war to a game 'demean' Harry. Prince Harry: "Take a Life To Save A Life", Confirms He Has Killed Insurgents\|Tom Sykes\|January 22, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Canadians are generally mistrustful of rules that subordinate or demean women. The Canadian Supreme Court's Punt on the Niqab\|David Frum\|December 22, 2012\|DAILY BEAST “He is trying to shock whoever finds the body,” said Shepard, who said that Hughes was trying also to demean his victims. LA’s Grisly Woman Killer\|Christine Pelisek\|October 27, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Get out of my sight, before I demean myself by striking you! Crestlands\|Mary Addams Bayne I am not going to demean myself by explaining; they ought to have believed in me. Harper's Round Table, October 1, 1895\|Various For all I've had to demean myself to wait on sich as you, I'm a Christian! A Sheaf of Corn\|Mary E. Mann Now come and, upon my advice, demean yourself so humbly in her presence that your imprisonment may not be grievous. Four Arthurian Romances\|Chretien DeTroyes “Well, have a care you demean yourself as a cavaliero should,” saith he. Joyce Morrell's Harvest\|Emily Sarah Holt British Dictionary definitions for demean (1 of 2) demean¹ / (dɪˈmiːn) / verb (tr) to lower (oneself) in dignity, status, or character; humble; debase Word Origin for demean C17: see de-, mean ²; on the model of debase British Dictionary definitions for demean (2 of 2) demean² / (dɪˈmiːn) / verb (tr) rare to behave or conduct (oneself) in a specified way Word Origin for demean C13: from Old French demener, from de- + mener to lead, drive, from Latin mināre to drive (animals), from minārī to use threats 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 Words related to demean despise, disparage, debase, degrade, belittle, derogate, lower, contemn, stoop, decry, sink, detract, scorn, abase, pan, descend, bad-mouth, bemean, cast down, cut down to size
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demean

verb (used with object)

Origin of demean

SYNONYMS FOR demean

ANTONYMS FOR demean

Words nearby demean

Definition for demean (2 of 2)

verb (used with object)

noun

Origin of demean

Example sentences from the Web for demean

British Dictionary definitions for demean (1 of 2)

verb

Word Origin for demean

British Dictionary definitions for demean (2 of 2)

verb

Word Origin for demean

Words related to demean