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verb (1)

present participle of demean
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demeaning

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verb (2)

present participle of demean

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of demeaning
Adjective
Her caricature-like depictions of blonde bombshells and sorority girls poke fun at the demeaning stereotypes and labels ascribed to women. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Had the supporter unloaded some scathing abuse, said something demeaning about his appearance, or insulted his family, such a reaction would have been warranted. Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 The woman, along with her legal team, painted a picture of a violent man whose abusive cycles included demeaning text messages, physical harm, and threats. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025 Luck and the university fired coach Troy Taylor last week after ESPN reported that he was twice investigated for his demeaning treatment of staffers — particularly women. Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for demeaning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demeaning
Adjective
  • Conversations revealed an ongoing dialogue that was not only deeply insulting to Read, but morally offensive to women broadly.
    Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • Trump’s orders are insulting to state and local officials, but especially to the Marines.
    Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • Utilities can ask similar questions about households with pool pumps or those that show signs of inefficient or degrading appliances.
    Abhay Gupta, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • But while the Internet is torn over whether Carpenter’s submissive position on the Man’s Best Friend cover is funny or degrading, Whoopi Goldberg was more concerned with something else.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • The sports community has rallied around Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte after a fan brought him to tears with derogatory comments about his late mother during the team’s 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Tuesday.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
  • Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was seen in tears on the field after a spectator yelled a derogatory comment about his late mother during an at-bat in Arizona's game against the White Sox on Tuesday night in Chicago.
    CBS News, CBS News, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
  • The first-degree arson charges and malicious damage by explosive charges are connected to the damage to two homes on each side of Barnette’s property.
    Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • The 2023 Economic Report Of The President published in March of 2023 was relatively disparaging of cryptoassets and DLTs.
    Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Prior to appearing on Cunningham's show on Monday, Huggins made more disparaging remarks about Xavier.
    Emily DeLetter, The Enquirer, 10 May 2023
Adjective
  • The memoir describes the fallout of Lacey’s divorce from her emotionally abusive husband.
    Diana Arterian June 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
  • The three bonded over the topic, sharing stories about abusive relationships from their past – either their own entanglements, or their friends’.
    Tom Roland, Billboard, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Wife guy, always a little mocking, curdled into the plainly pejorative.
    Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
  • The frequent Trump epithet losers would be a suitably pejorative modern equivalent.
    Graham Robb, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • Though the pollen gunk will pass, he's concerned by a contingent of Twitter trolls who've shared uncomplimentary reviews of his recent North American tour.
    Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com, 21 Jan. 2022
  • Neither party admitted to liability and each agreed to refrain from making disparaging, negative or uncomplimentary statements about the other, the document said.
    Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2022

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“Demeaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demeaning. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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