Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demean
verb
/dɪˈmiːn/
Definition
To cause a drastic reduction in the worth or dignity of someone or something.
Examples
- Her comments in the meeting only served to demean his contribution to the project.
- It’s unfair to demean someone for making a mistake.
Meaning
To demean someone means to treat them in a way that is disrespectful or degrading.
Synonyms
- degrade
- belittle
- humiliate
- devalue
