demeaning
[ dih-mee-ning ]
/ dɪˈmi nɪŋ /
adjective
that demeans; debasing; degrading: Being forced to apologize when I had done nothing wrong was a demeaning task.
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Definition for demeaning (2 of 3)
demean
1
[ dih-meen ]
/ dɪˈmin /
verb (used with object)
to lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase: He demeaned himself by accepting the bribe.
Definition for demeaning (3 of 3)
demean
2
[ dih-meen ]
/ dɪˈmin /
verb (used with object)
to conduct or behave (oneself) in a specified manner.
noun
Archaic.
demeanor.
Origin of demean
2
1250–1300; Middle English
deme(i)nen < Anglo-French, Old French
demener, equivalent to
de-
de- +
mener to lead, conduct < Latin
mināre to drive,
minārī to threaten
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British Dictionary definitions for demeaning (1 of 2)
demean
1
/ (dɪˈmiːn) /
verb
(tr)
to lower (oneself) in dignity, status, or character; humble; debase
Word Origin for demean
C17: see
de-,
mean ²; on the model of
debase
British Dictionary definitions for demeaning (2 of 2)
demean
2
/ (dɪˈmiːn) /
verb
(tr) rare
to behave or conduct (oneself) in a specified way
Word Origin for demean
C13: from Old French
demener, from
de- +
mener to lead, drive, from Latin
mināre to drive (animals), from
minārī to use threats