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Meaning of demeans
The primary meaning of "demeans" is to lower someone's dignity or reputation.
Etymology of demeans
The word "demeans" originated from the Old French word "demeiner", which is derived from "de-" (meaning "from" or "away from") and "meiner" (meaning "to conduct" or "to behave"), and the Latin word "minare", which means "to threaten" or "to lessen", with the word's meaning evolving over time to include the sense of reducing dignity or reputation.
Synonyms
belittles
humiliates
degrades
demotes
disparages
discredits
denigrates
defames
slanders
libels
ridicules
mocks
teases
taunts
insults
offends
affronts
snubs
slights
devalues
diminishes
lessens
reduces
abases
debases
humiliates
mortifies
embarrasses
shames
disgraces
defiles
profanes
violates
dishonors
disrespects
insults
offend
slurs
smears
stains
taints
tarnishes
sullies
besmirches
blackens
vilifies
calumniates
traduces
asperses
Definitions
- To lower someone's dignity or reputation by behaving in a way that is not suitable for their position or character
- To reduce the quality or character of something by some unworthy or unbecoming action
Usage Examples
- The politician's scandalous behavior demeans the office she holds.
- His arrogant attitude demeans his colleagues and undermines the team's morale.
- The company's decision to cut corners demeans the quality of their products.