demeaned

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Then he repeatedly demeaned Canada as America’s “51st state” and has referred to the prime minister as “governor.”

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Mr de Trichateau says that he has encountered men feeling demeaned and displaced by the rise of feminism.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024

Manita later reposted the story on its grid, writing in the caption, “We aren’t above criticism, but we are above being demeaned... Manita is deeply grateful for our mostly incredible, friendly, gracious guests.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

In 300 mentions over eight months on Fox last year, she was repeatedly demeaned and defamed in highly personal language, the lawsuit asserts.

From New York Times • May 10, 2023

“I felt that I was behind the progress curve. I was demeaned by my peers—‘Giebel, you rich dog, what are you gonna do, eat it?’

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger