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DEMEANING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word demeaning. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word demeaning. (close relations)
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belittling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a belittling comment

• the act of belittling

adjective satellite

• tending to diminish or disparage

contemptuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

degrading
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• harmful to the mind or morals

• used of conduct; characterized by dishonor

derogatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

disparaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

disrespectful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous

adjective satellite

• neither feeling nor showing respect

humiliating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing awareness of your shortcomings

insulting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

degrade
verbv
verb

• reduce the level of land, as by erosion

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• lower the grade of something; reduce its worth

disgrace
nounn
noun

• a state of dishonor

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• damage the reputation of

take down
verbv
verb

• move something or somebody to a lower position

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• tear down so as to make flat with the ground

• make a written note of

Best Hypernyms For DEMEANING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for demeaning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
abase chagrin humble humiliate mortify

Alternatives for BELITTLING

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