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DEMEANS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word demeans. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word demeans. (close relations)
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demeandemeaneddemeaning

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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

belittle
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

debase
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

• corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

humiliate
verbv
verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

insult
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

verb

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

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 DEMEANS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for demeans, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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abase chagrin humble humiliate mortify belittles degrades disparages humiliates

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