Demean and Reduce

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

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Reduce is a synonym for demean in degrade topic. In some cases you can use "Reduce" instead a verb "Demean".

Nearby Words: demeanor, demeaning

Reduce verb - To bring to a lower grade or rank.

Usage example: was reduced from team captain to team member as punishment for his misbehavior on the court

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Demean is a synonym for reduce in abase topic. Sometimes you can use "Demean" instead a verb "Reduce", if it concerns topics such as degrade.

Nearby Words: reduced, reduction, reducing, reducible

target	demean target	reduce target
opponent	demean opponent	reduce opponent

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