demeaned

Example Sentences

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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

She was happy to defend the Daily Mail against charges that it demeaned women.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2023

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

Raab, 49, denied claims he belittled and demeaned his staff and said he “behaved professionally at all times,” but had said he would resign if the bullying complaints were upheld.

From Washington Times • Apr. 21, 2023

We’d been taught that worrying about inmates’ concerns was tantamount to pandering, that it almost demeaned an officer.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover