demean

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemandes Würde, Status oder Ansehen herabzusetzen oder sich so zu verhalten, dass jemand respektlos behandelt wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of lowering someone's dignity, status, or reputation, or behaving in a way that causes loss of respect.

1. Lower in dignity or respectB2formal

   To cause someone to lose dignity, respect, or self-respect.

   Erniedrigen

   • He refused to demean himself by begging for money.
   • The manager's harsh words demeaned the entire team.
   • She felt demeaned by the unfair criticism.

   Synonymeabasebelittledebasedegradediscreditdisparagehumiliatelowerreduceshame

   Antonymedignifyelevateexalthonorrespect

2. Degrade or humiliateB2formal

   To make someone feel less worthy or respected.

   Erniedrigen

   • The public apology was meant to demean his opponent.
   • They demeaned her achievements by calling them luck.
   • No one should demean another person for their background.

   Synonymeabasebelittledegradedeprecatediscredithumiliatelower

   Antonymedignifyelevateesteemexalthonorrespectuplift