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demean

/dɪˈmiːn/

/dɪˈmin/

Translations

demeanverb

demeaned

Past Simple

demeaned

Past Participle

demeaning

Gerund

/dɪˈmiːn/

/dɪˈmin/

He would never demean himself by begging for a job.

Он никогда не унизит себя, прося работу.

Synonyms

Antonyms

demeanverb

To cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something.

The manager's harsh words demeaned the employee in front of the entire team.

to conduct or behave (oneself) in a particular manner, often followed by a reflexive pronoun; comport

During the negotiations he demeaned himself with remarkable calm and courtesy.