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demean

The word “demean” has 2 syllables: de-mean

It's pronounced as /dɪˈmiːn/

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In the thesaurus, “demean” has 137 synonyms and 70 antonyms.

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Synonyms for demean

Antonyms for demean

Meanings of demean

  • verb
    1. To debase; to lower; to degrade.
    2. To humble, humble oneself; to humiliate.
    3. To mortify.
    4. To manage; to conduct; to treat.
    5. (now rare) To conduct; to behave; to comport; followed by the reflexive pronoun.
    6. To subtract the mean from (a value, or every observation in a dataset).
  • noun
    1. Management; treatment.
    2. Behavior; conduct; bearing; demeanor.
    3. Demesne.
    4. Resources; means.

Example Sentences

  • It is never acceptable to demean others because of their opinions.
  • The coach refused to demean any player during practice.
  • Harsh comments can demean a person’s confidence.
  • She would not demean herself by responding rudely.
  • Some jokes may unintentionally demean certain groups of people.

On this page you'll find 207 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to demean, such as: abase, abash, acclaim, acknowledge, acquit, act, act up.

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