demean — to cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈmiːn/
Korean meaning: 품위를 떨어뜨리다, 격하시키다, 모독하다
Korean pronunciation: 디**민**
Example Sentences
- The celebrity refused to do the commercial, claiming it would demean her artistic reputation.
- My boss's constant criticism doesn't motivate me; it just demeans my efforts.
- He thought washing dishes was beneath him and would demean his MBA degree.
demean
VERB//dɪˈmiːn//
to cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something
The harsh boss demeans the employee with aggressive public criticism
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The machine's routine can demean the human spirit
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Origin
From the prefix de- (meaning 'down' or 'reduce') combined with the Middle English word 'menen' (meaning 'to conduct oneself' or 'to behave'), which evolved from Old French 'mener' meaning 'to lead' or 'to conduct'.
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“The celebrity refused to do the commercial, claiming it would demean her artistic reputation.”
“My boss's constant criticism doesn't motivate me; it just demeans my efforts.”
“He thought washing dishes was beneath him and would demean his MBA degree.”
“The comedian's jokes were so offensive that they demeaned entire communities.”
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