Demean and Detract

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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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Detract and demean are semantically related. in humble topic. In some cases you can use "Detract" instead a verb "Demean".

Nearby Words: demeanor, demeaning

Detract verb - To draw the attention or mind to something else.

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Demean and detract are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Demean" instead a verb "Detract".

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