- verbdemeaned (past tense) · demeaned (past participle)
- cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something):"I had demeaned the profession"
- (demean oneself)do something that is beneath one's dignity.
Originearly 17th century: from de- ‘away, down’ + the adjective mean, on the pattern of debase.verbdemeaned (past tense) · demeaned (past participle)- conduct oneself in a particular way:"no man demeaned himself so honorably"
OriginMiddle English (also in the sense ‘manage, control’): from Old French demener ‘to lead’, based on Latin de- ‘away’ + minare ‘drive (animals), drive on with threats’ (from minari ‘threaten’).Similar and Opposite Wordsverb- cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something):
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- Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.verb (used with object) to lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase: He demeaned himself by accepting the bribe.www.dictionary.com/browse/demeanpast simple and past participle of demean demean verb [ T ] uk / dɪˈmiːn / us / dɪˈmiːn / to cause someone to become less respected:dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/demea…tr.v. de·meaned, de·mean·ing, de·means To conduct or behave (oneself) in a particular manner: demeaned themselves well in class.www.thefreedictionary.com/demeaneddemeaned; demeaning transitive verb : to conduct or behave (oneself) usually in a proper mannerwww.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demean
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