demean

Example Sentences

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"Germany objects to use of terms and comparison related to Nazi Germany that are historically, politically and morally wrong because they demean the victims and raise false implications," he said in a recent X post.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

The work of philanthropy, then, isn’t to command or correct—and it certainly isn’t to demean and disparage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

The judge said it was necessary as the lack of legal recognition could "disrupt and demean" the private lives of same-sex couples "in ways that constitute arbitrary interference".

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

It proposes that individuals who use their platform to “publicly demean, harass, or disparage” others must first complete comprehensive anti-bias or restorative justice programs before returning to public stages.

From Salon • May 31, 2025

“I’m not going to demean myself and, what...make myself over to appease your insecurities,” she hissed, her voice rising to a yell before she regained her composure.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan