Demean - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

adjective

(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.

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His letter plunged her into abject misery

adjective

The state of being extremely unhappy, poor, unsuccessful, etc.

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They live in abject poverty.

adjective

Showing no pride or respect for yourself

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An abject apology, he is almost abject in his respect for his boss.

adjective

Causing a loss of self-respect; humiliating.

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The prisoners were subjected to cruel and degrading treatment

verb

Treat or regard (someone) with contempt or disrespect.

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She thought that many supposedly erotic pictures degraded women

adjective

Making you feel ashamed and worthless as a person

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A degrading job

verb

Harm the good reputation of.

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His remarks were taken out of context in an effort to discredit him

noun

Loss or lack of reputation or respect.

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His actions were such that they brought discredit on his profession

verb

Present participle of discredit

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Evidence of links with drug dealers has discredited the mayor., discredited theories

adjective

Making someone feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

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A humiliating defeat

verb

Make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

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You'll humiliate me in front of the whole school!

adjective

Making you feel ashamed or stupid

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Losing my job was the most humiliating thing that ever happened to me., the government suffered a h…

adjective

Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

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No other party risked ignominious defeat

adjective

(esp. of events or behavior) embarrassing

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An ignominious defeat

adjective

(especially of events or behaviour) embarrassing because of being a complete failure

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An ignominious defeat/failure/retreat

adjective

(of an action or situation) causing shame or a loss of honour.

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An inglorious episode in british imperial history

adjective

That people should be ashamed of because it is not fair or honest

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That country has a long, inglorious record of dealing harshly with political prisoners.

noun

The action of moving someone or something in a downward direction.

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Conditions do not allow the lowering of a rescue boat

adjective

(of the sky) dark and threatening.

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A day of lowering cloud

verb

Move (someone or something) in a downward direction.

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He watched the coffin being lowered into the ground

adjective

(of work) not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.

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Menial factory jobs

noun

A person with a menial job.

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Despite tall claims that a determined attempt to eradicate child labour has been initiated, hundred…

adjective

Causing great embarrassment or shame.

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How mortifying to find that he was right

verb

Cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed or ashamed.

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She was mortified to see her wrinkles in the mirror

adjective

Very embarrassing

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Catching head lice from your kids is a mortifying experience.

adjective

Worthy of or causing shame or disgrace.

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A shameful accusation

adjective

Causing you to feel guilty or ashamed, or being a cause for feeling ashamed

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[ + that clause ] it’s shameful that his own country did not fully appreciate his talent until it w…

verb

Make (someone) feel ashamed.

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I tried to shame him into giving some away

noun

A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour.

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She was hot with shame

noun

A regrettable or unfortunate situation or action.

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What a shame ellie won't be here

adjective

Appearing foolish and unseemly; lacking in dignity.

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An undignified exit

adjective

Making you look silly and lose people's respect, especially because of not being controlled, serious, or calm

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There was an undignified scramble for seats on the train., we felt it would be undignified to respo…