DEMEANING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word demeaning. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEMEANING
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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 |