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demean
(verb)
demean
(verb)
Meaning
to make someone feel less important
Example
"Don't demean others by making fun of them."
Synonyms
belittledegradehumiliate
Antonyms
praiseelevateuplift
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin deminuere, meaning to diminish.
Related word forms
noun: demeanor
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