Demean

Demean (V)

Pronunciation: dih-meen

Word Meaning:

1. To lower in dignity, honor, or standing; to degrade.
2. To conduct oneself in a particular manner, often implying a lowering of one’s own dignity.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The manager’s constant criticism seemed designed to demean the employees.
2. She refused to demean herself by engaging in petty arguments.
3. It is important not to demean others based on their background or appearance.

Synonyms:

1. Degrade
2. Disparage
3. Humiliate
4. Belittle
5. Debase

Antonyms:

1. Elevate
2. Honor
3. Respect
4. Dignify
5. Praise

Word Meaning in Hindi: अपमान करना (Apaman Karna), नीचा दिखाना (Neecha Dikhana), अवमानित करना (Avamanit Karna)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. प्रबंधक की निरंतर आलोचना ऐसा लगता था कि यह कर्मचारियों को अपमानित करने का उद्देश्य था। (The manager’s constant criticism seemed designed to demean the employees.)
2. उसने खुद को नीचा दिखाने के लिए छोटी बहसों में शामिल होकर अपमानित करने से इंकार किया। (She refused to demean herself by engaging in petty arguments.)
3. यह महत्वपूर्ण है कि हम दूसरों को उनके पृष्ठभूमि या उपस्थिति के आधार पर अपमानित न करें। (It is important not to demean others based on their background or appearance.)