demean

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈmiːn/

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Verb

Plain form demean

Third-person singular demeans

Past tense demeaned

Past participle demeaned

Present participle demeaning

1. To degrade someone or make them feel lower in dignity.

   The man's words were meant to demean his female co-worker.

2. To humiliate someone.

   The job given to him was demeaning.