demeaned

We have found lemma(root) word of demeaned : demean.

Definitions


[dɪˈmiːn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something)
(e.g: I had demeaned the profession)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from de- ‘away, down’ + the adjective mean, on the pattern of debase


[dɪˈmiːn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- conduct oneself in a particular way
(e.g: no man demeaned himself so honourably)


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Origin:
Middle English (also in the sense ‘manage, control’): from Old French demener ‘to lead’, based on Latin de- ‘away’ + minare ‘drive (animals), drive on with threats’ (from minari ‘threaten’)




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