Demean and Set back

Demean

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

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

Nearby Words: demeanor, demeaning

Set back

Set back verb - Hold back to a later time.
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Synonyms for Set back

Demean and set back are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Demean" instead a verb "Set back".

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