DEMEANED Meaning and
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Demeaned is a verb derived from the noun "demeanor" and is used to describe the act of lowering or degrading someone's character, status, or reputation through disrespectful, demeaning, or insulting behavior.
To demean someone means to reduce their self-worth, self-respect, or social standing, often by verbal or non-verbal actions that belittle or degrade them. This can be done by making derogatory comments, ridiculing or mocking their abilities or appearance, or treating them with condescension, disrespect, or contempt.
The act of demeaning someone often aims to undermine their confidence, assert dominance, or exert power over them. By diminishing the value or importance of a person, their opinions, or their achievements, the person demeaning them seeks to establish superiority or maintain control.
Being demeaned can have profound negative effects on an individual's emotional well-being, leading to feelings of worthlessness, low self-esteem, and humiliation. It can also contribute to a toxic or hostile environment, undermining healthy relationships and fostering inequality or discrimination.
The concept of being demeaned is closely related to the notion of disrespect and can occur in various contexts, such as personal relationships, schools, workplaces, or in public settings. It is an action that is widely condemned in many cultures as it violates basic principles of respect, empathy, and equality.
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Etymology of DEMEANED
The word demeaned comes from the Middle French word déminer, which means to lower in rank or dignity. This Middle French term is derived from the Latin word deminuere, which means to diminish. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation shifted, resulting in the modern English word demeaned.
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Conjugate verb Demeaned
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