demean

[US]/dɪˈmiːn/
[UK]/dɪˈmiːn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. lower the dignity or standing of

Phrases & Collocations

demean oneself

demean others

demean one's worth

Example Sentences

the poster was not demeaning to women.

I had demeaned the profession.

to demean oneself by doing sth. dishonorable

no man demeaned himself so honourably.

demeaned themselves well in class.

It was a demeaning and ultimately frustrating experience.

professionals who feel demeaned by unskilled work.

She demeans herself by doing his dirty work.

It may trivialise, demean, irritate or insult women.Research evidence shows that language use affects the ways in which people view themselves and others.

Real-world Examples

A narrow life in Budmouth might have completely demeaned her.

Source: Returning Home

Some are losing the ability to disagree without demeaning the views of others.

Source: May's Speech Compilation

Sometimes I feel less like your wife than a possession. It's demeaning.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

The indictment in New York may help Mr Trump demean any other legal action against him.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

During a live question and answer session on CNN, the former US president demeans Miss Carroll.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2023

It was a career notable for powerful performances and a refusal to accept roles that demeaned Black people.

Source: PBS Interview Entertainment Series

I think the motive is just to, again, demean and discredit women who are in the public eye.

Source: PBS Interview Social Series

I have listened to women vent frustration over being undervalued and even demeaned on a daily basis at work.

Source: Lean In

" To demean" (demean) something means to show someone less respect than you should, to make someone uncomfortable.

Source: 2009 English Cafe

To be " demeaning" to someone means not to treat them with respect.

Source: 2009 ESLPod

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