Definition of Demean

to make someone feel inferior

Examples of Demean in a sentence

The school bully tried to demean the poor girl by making fun of her used clothes on social media.  🔊

When my ex-husband drinks too many beers, he will often try and demean me by pointing out my weaknesses.  🔊

The plantation owner took away the slaves’ given names in order to demean them.  🔊

If I ask my father to borrow money, he will attempt to demean me by making comments about my past mistakes.  🔊

People often use racial slurs to demean individuals they view as different.  🔊

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