demeaning

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  2. adjective causing awareness of your shortcomings

Synonyms

take down, degrade, disgrace, demean, put down

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
humiliate
Narrower (hyponyms)
dehumanize, reduce

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