How Do You Spell DEMEAN?

Pronunciation: [dɪmˈiːn] (IPA)

The word "demean" is spelled with six letters and two syllables. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /dɪˈmiːn/, with stress on the second syllable. The "d" is pronounced as a voiced dental fricative, the "i" as a short "ih" vowel, the "m" as a voiced bilabial nasal, and the "n" as a voiced alveolar nasal. Finally, the second syllable is pronounced with a long "ee" sound, followed by the sound "n". Together, these sounds form the word "demean," which means to lower someone's dignity or honor.

DEMEAN Meaning and Definition

1. The term "demean" is a verb that primarily refers to the act of lowering or degrading someone's status, honor, or reputation. It involves the deliberate action of treating or speaking about someone in a condescending, derogatory, or disrespectful manner, leading to a decrease in their dignity or self-worth. This verb carries a negative connotation, as it involves undermining an individual's value or character.

   Furthermore, "demean" can also entail causing someone to be humiliated or embarrassed through actions or words that belittle or ridicule. It demonstrates a lack of respect and empathy, making the person feel diminished or ashamed in the eyes of others.

   Additionally, "demean" can be used in the context of behavior or appearance, indicating a reduction in dignity or excellence. For instance, if someone engages in behavior that is considered inappropriate or socially unacceptable, they may be said to demean themselves. Similarly, someone wearing inappropriate attire to a formal event could be described as demeaning their appearance.

   Overall, the verb "demean" encompasses actions, words, or behaviors that downgrade a person's value, reputation, dignity, or self-worth, thus resulting in a decrease in their social standing or image.

2. To behave; to conduct; to lessen.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for DEMEAN *

• deman 40%

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Other Common Misspellings for DEMEAN

• demenar
• demeanar
• demeing
• desern
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• remein
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• zeman
• Bemeen
• Demiana
• deaern
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• decmuan
• demian
• demeny
• dimean
• Dymeran
• nemeam
• nemeah
• Nemein
• Pemecan
• Dergan
• Demiano
• dessan
• mesean
• Jenean
• devea
• semeah
• deveas
• depea
• deleman
• demez
• depoan
• desead
• dettan
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• nemaean
• Debean
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• Demieman
• Demeeman
• Demerah
• Deveah
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• Dekkan
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• jemban
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• Dukmead
• debeak
• Develean
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• hemedan
• Kemdan
• Biemean
• Deryan
• retean
• diecean
• Demevant
• Dhman
• Tremaren
• deteane
• Decemuan
• Demeus
• Gehean

Etymology of DEMEAN

The word "demean" came into the English language around the early 17th century. It originated from the Old French word "demeindre", which meant "to disgrace" or "to decrease". The Old French term derived from the Latin word "deminuere", which meant "to lessen" or "to reduce". Over time, the meaning of "demean" shifted to its current usage, which refers to a person's behavior or conduct that reflects their character or social status.

Similar spelling words for DEMEAN

• Damyen,
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• I-DOMAIN,
• TTYMON,
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Conjugate verb Demean

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have demeaned

you would have demeaned

he/she/it would have demeaned

we would have demeaned

they would have demeaned

I would have demean

you would have demean

he/she/it would have demean

we would have demean

they would have demean

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been demeaning

you would have been demeaning

he/she/it would have been demeaning

we would have been demeaning

they would have been demeaning

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would demean

you would demean

he/she/it would demean

we would demean

they would demean

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be demeaning

you would be demeaning

he/she/it would be demeaning

we would be demeaning

they would be demeaning

FUTURE

I will demean

you will demean

he/she/it will demean

we will demean

they will demean

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be demeaning

you will be demeaning

he/she/it will be demeaning

we will be demeaning

they will be demeaning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have demeaned

you will have demeaned

he/she/it will have demeaned

we will have demeaned

they will have demeaned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been demeaning

you will have been demeaning

he/she/it will have been demeaning

we will have been demeaning

they will have been demeaning

IMPERATIVE

you demean

we let´s demean

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to demean

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was demeaning

you were demeaning

he/she/it was demeaning

we were demeaning

they were demeaning

PAST PARTICIPLE

demeaned

PAST PERFECT

I had demeaned

you had demeaned

he/she/it had demeaned

we had demeaned

they had demeaned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been demeaning

you had been demeaning

he/she/it had been demeaning

we had been demeaning

they had been demeaning

PRESENT

I demean

you demean

he/she/it demeans

we demean

they demean

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am demeaning

you are demeaning

he/she/it is demeaning

we are demeaning

they are demeaning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

demeaning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have demeaned

you have demeaned

he/she/it has demeaned

we have demeaned

they have demeaned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been demeaning

you have been demeaning

he/she/it has been demeaning

we have been demeaning

they have been demeaning

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it demean

SIMPLE PAST

I demeaned

you demeaned

he/she/it demeaned

we demeaned

they demeaned