demean
Definitions
Verb
- Reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "demean".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | demeanor | 3 | 2 |
| 2 | misdemeanor | 4 | 2 |
| 3 | demeans | 2 | 1 |
| 4 | demean | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | demeaned | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | demeaning | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | demeanors | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | misdemeanors | 4 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "demean".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "demean".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mean | 1 | 199 |
| 2 | demand | 2 | 102 |
| 3 | deegan | 2 | 22 |
| 4 | demeanor | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | demeans | 2 | 1 |
| 6 | deman | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | demeaned | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | nemean | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | dreman | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | desman | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | derman | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | denman | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | demyan | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | dement | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | demain | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | delman | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | dejean | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | deehan | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | dedman | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | demeanors | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "demean" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "demean" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "demean" in the same piece of text.
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 8
Sound Alikes: 8
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 12
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
A Very Dirty Christmas: ‘No intention to demean, ridicule or dishonour Christianity’ — Ini Edo replies CAN
Dec 19, 2025 Premium Times Nigeria
Dec 19, 2025 Premium Times Nigeria
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Aug 2, 2023 The Guardian
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Oct 3, 2024 The New York Times
Oct 3, 2024 The New York Times
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Nov 5, 2025 The Guardian
Nov 5, 2025 The Guardian