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to demean
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to behave in a way that lowers the dignity or respect of oneself or others
demean
v
demeaning
adj
demeaning
adj
demeanor
n
demeanor
n
misdemean
v
misdemean
v
Example
The politician was demeaning his opponent in a heated debate.
The teacher never demeans students, always encouraging their efforts.
He demeaned himself by speaking rudely to the waiter.
His habit of belittling his colleagues during meetings does nothing but demean him in the eyes of the entire team.
