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present tense third-person singular of demean
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demeans

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of demean

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That conflict comes to a head in the middle of campus in the film’s most intense scene, as Alma verbally belittles and demeans her until Maggie snaps and suddenly smacks her mentor. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025 That’s another lazy phrase that demeans the dynamic of sport. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

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“Demeans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demeans. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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