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to demean - to lower, abase

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What is a sentence with the word demean?

Words meant to demean a people or person are usually used by someone who lacks their own self esteem.


Can you give a sentence using the word demean?

Students demean this graduation ceremony with innappropriate behavior. Even though she had lost her job, Mary wouldn't take money from friends who offered to help her because she felt it was demeaning.


What does demeaning mean?

de·mean 1 (dĭ-mēn') Pronunciation Keytr.v. de·meaned, de·mean·ing, de·meansTo conduct or behave (oneself) in a particular manner: demeaned themselves well in class.Doing something below one's dignity, to demean someone is to insult them with a task below their station.


How do you use mein in a sentence?

"Mein" is a German word. A sentence example is: "Du bist mein schatz. " Translated: You are my sweetheart. ---- actually, mien is an English word: air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.: a man of noble mien.Origin:1505-15; demean bearing, demean; spelled with -ie-to distinguish it from mean Synonyms:appearance, look; carriage. n. 1. Bearing or manner, especially as it reveals an inner state of mind: "He was a Vietnam veteran with a haunted mien" (James Traub). 2. An appearance or aspect.[Alteration (influenced by French mine, appearance) of Middle English demeine, demeanor, from Old French, from demener, to behave; see demean.] Entry: mien1 Part of Speech: n Definition: demeanor, conduct Etymology: shortening and alteration of demean Entry: mien2 Part of Speech: nDefinition: appearance, bearing; manner Etymology:shortening and alteration of demean


What is a long bad word?

Words are not bad in themselves. Words are bad in their use. Bad words are ordinary words used to hurt or demean someone.