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Synonyms & Antonyms of demean
(Entry 1 of 2)
- it demeans the political process to demand that candidates make promises that everyone knows are unrealistic
Synonyms for demean
- abase,
- bastardize,
- canker,
- cheapen,
- corrupt,
- debase,
- debauch,
- degrade,
- demoralize,
- deprave,
- deteriorate,
- lessen,
- pervert,
- poison,
- profane,
- prostitute,
- subvert,
- vitiate,
- warp
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- his statement was not meant to demean the group's hard work
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demean
verb (2)Synonyms & Antonyms of demean (Entry 2 of 2)
- I shall endeavor to demean myself with utmost respect when our pastor comes to visit
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'Misdemeanor': Not Always a Crime
'Misdemeanor': Not Always a Crime
The demeanor part used to be much bigger.
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