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1. (v.t.) demean
to lower in dignity or standing; debase.
2. (v.t.) demean
to conduct or behave (oneself) in a specified manner.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME deme(i)nen < AF, OF demener=de-de - +mener to lead, conduct < L mināre to drive, minārī to threaten)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) take down, degrade, disgrace, demean, put down
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
"She tends to put down younger women colleagues"; "His critics took him down after the lecture"
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1. (noun) demean
demesne
2. (noun) demean
resources; means
3. (verb) demean
to manage; to conduct; to treat
4. (verb) demean
to conduct; to behave; to comport; -- followed by the reflexive pronoun
5. (verb) demean
to debase; to lower; to degrade; -- followed by the reflexive pronoun
6. (verb) demean
management; treatment
7. (verb) demean
behavior; conduct; bearing; demeanor
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