Definition of Demeaning
Demeaning
de·mean·ing
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
lowering or damaging someone's reputation, status, or character and thus causing them to lose respect or dignity;
e.g. He insulted her by making demeaning remarks about her achievements.
(verb)
causing someone/something to lose the respect of others, or causing them/it to lose their dignity;
e.g. Their words were demeaning me and ruining my reputation.
(verb)
lowing oneself and doing something that is below one's status or dignity;
e.g. She was incapable of demeaning herself enough to tell such a lie.
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