Demeaning and Respectful

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Demeaning adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Usage example: demanded an apology from the men's football coach for his demeaning comments on women athletes

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Respectful is an antonym for demeaning.

Nearby Words: demean, demeanor, demeaned

Respectful adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

Usage example: the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office

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Demeaning is an antonym for respectful.

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