demeaning

Meanings

• acting in a way that belittles or insults someone, often based on a perceived power imbalance.

  - "He demeaned her in front of the entire office."
  - "The teacher demeaned the student in front of the class."
  - "He demeaned her intelligence by constantly interrupting her and speaking over her."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demeaning
demean , been , seen , mean , lean , scream , stream , team , seem , keen , been seen , seen been , seen been seen , seen seen been , seen been seen seen

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. demean
   

2. demeanor
   

3. demeaning
   

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Variants

List of all variants of demeaning that leads to same result
demeaning , demeaningly , demean , demeaned , demeans

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Etymology

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The word 'demean' comes from the Old French word 'demener', which means 'to behave', 'to conduct oneself', or 'to treat someone'. The word 'demean' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

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Culture

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In various cultures and societies, the concept of demeaning someone has been present throughout history. This behavior can manifest in various forms, including verbal insults, derogatory remarks, dismissive body language, and other forms of disrespect or belittlement. Demeaning someone can have serious consequences, including damaging someone's self-esteem, causing emotional pain and distress, leading to social isolation and rejection, and even contributing to physical violence and abuse. Demeaning someone can also have negative consequences for the person doing the demeaning. This behavior can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and remorse, as well as negative consequences for their relationships, reputation, and career prospects. Despite the negative consequences of demeaning someone, this behavior can still be prevalent in various cultures and societies. It is important for individuals to be aware of the negative consequences of demeaning someone, and to strive to treat others with respect, dignity, and compassion.

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