Demean and Dignify

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Demean verb - To lower in character, dignity, or quality.

Usage example: it demeans the political process to demand that candidates make promises that everyone knows are unrealistic

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Dignify is an antonym for demean.

Nearby Words: demeanor, demeaning

Dignify verb - To assign a high status or value to.

Usage example: our graduation ceremony was dignified by a visit from the mayor

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Demean is an antonym for dignify.

Nearby Words: dignity, dignified, dignifying

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