verb
- past tense of demean: to lower in dignity or respect; to degrade or humiliate
Examples
- She felt demeaned by her boss’s constant criticism in front of colleagues.
- The harsh treatment demeaned his status as a respected professional.
- He refused to accept work that he felt demeaned his skills and experience.
- The public scandal demeaned the politician’s reputation.
- She was demeaned by having to perform menial tasks despite her qualifications.
- The cruel comments demeaned her efforts to help the community.