Antonyms for de meaning


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : dih-mee-ning
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈmi nɪŋ


Definition of de meaning

Origin :
  • 1829, present participle adjective from demean (v.). Related: Demeaningly.
  • As in menial : adj lowly, low-status
  • As in sharp-tongued : adj critical
  • As in humiliating : adj mortifying
  • As in infra dig : adj undignified
  • As in overcritical : adj critical
  • As in critical : adj fault-finding, detracting
  • As in degrading : adj debasing
  • As in derogatory : adj offensive, uncomplimentary
  • As in lower : verb belittle, disgrace
  • As in prostitute : verb to put one's talent to an unworthy use
  • As in sink : verb be humble or humbled
  • As in cheapen : verb diminish worth
  • As in conduct : verb comport oneself
  • As in corrupt : verb pervert; pollute
  • As in debase : verb degrade, shame
  • As in degrade : verb shame, humiliate
  • As in demean : verb humble, humiliate
  • As in demote : verb downgrade, lower in rank
  • As in diminish : verb belittle
  • As in do : verb act, behave
  • As in abase : verb deprive of self-esteem, confidence
  • As in humble : verb shame, put down
  • As in humiliate : verb embarrass, put down

Synonyms for de meaning

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