Demean and Defame

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Demean verb - To reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes.

Usage example: we were demeaned by our shabby appearance at the funeral

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Defame and demean are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defame" instead a verb "Demean".

Nearby Words: demeanor, demeaning

Defame verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

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Demean and defame are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Demean" instead a verb "Defame".

Nearby Words: defamation, defaming

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