Word of the day
demean
1. cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something)
“I had demeaned the profession”
verb
/dəˈmin/
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"The boss's harsh criticism seemed designed to demean her and make her feel _____ confident."
Select three words related to demean
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- devalue
- degrade
- praise
- honor
- discredit
- exalt
Choose the phrase that uses demean correctly
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Find a word related to demean
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