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Word: Demean
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 17th century: from de-‘away, down’ + the adjective mean, on the pattern of debase
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈmiːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something)
Short Definition:cause severe loss in dignity of and respect for
Examples:- I had demeaned the profession
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